Design-Build Project Engineer Intern

Southland Industries; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing

Potential full-time employment

Job summary

Southland Industries offers an internship program in design-build, HVAC, plumbing and fire protection in California. A project engineer intern assists design/project managers in coordinating resources, estimating, scheduling, and procurement to learn the construction process.

The role supports field labor, subcontractor coordination, budgeting, and scheduling while developing skills for design-build success at a leading MEP firm.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist design, estimating, and scheduling for design-build projects.
• Willingness to support field labor and subcontractor coordination.
• Ability to analyze budgets and project changes with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support field labor and subcontractor procurement.
• Assist in design, trade, and subcontractor coordination.
• Assist in budget analysis and margin projections.
• Contribute to project scheduling and document control.
• Provide labor feedback and track progress.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Communication skills

Resourceful

Problem solving

Quick learner

Positive attitude

Accountability

Goal-oriented

Team player

Active listening

Business writing/public speaking

Job description

Southland Industries offers an internship program in design-build, HVAC, plumbing and fire protection in California. A project engineer intern assists design/project managers in coordinating resources, estimating, scheduling, and procurement to learn the construction process.

The role supports field labor, subcontractor coordination, budgeting, and scheduling while developing skills for design-build success at a leading MEP firm.