Electrical Project Engineer Intern - Paid Summer 2027

Socket.dev; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cache Valley Electric offers a 2027 Summer Project Engineer Internship providing hands-on experience in electrical construction and project management. You will work with Project Managers, Engineers, and field teams to understand the full project lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout.

You’ll participate in meetings, review drawings, assist with RFIs and submittals, track materials, and support communication between office and field. A strong willingness to learn and collaborate is essential.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management or related engineering field.
• Interest in pursuing a career in construction, electrical construction, engineering, or project management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in both office and active construction-site environments.
• Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications.
• Exposure to construction technology or software such as Bluebeam, Procore, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Project Engineers with day-to-day project activities.
• Work closely with project management, field supervision, and other members of the project team.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
• Assist with preparing, tracking, and maintaining RFIs and submittals.
• Help coordinate project documentation between the office and field.
• Assist with material and equipment procurement, tracking, and delivery coordination.
• Participate in project planning, coordination, and progress meetings.
• Gain exposure to project schedules and assist with tracking project milestones and deadlines.
• Learn how project costs, budgets, change orders, and forecasts are managed.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and other estimating or project-related tasks as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and other project partners.
• Visit active construction areas and gain firsthand exposure to field operations.
• Work with field supervision to understand construction sequencing, productivity, and installation methods.
• Assist with project quality control and closeout documentation.
• Follow all company and project-specific safety requirements.
• Complete additional project assignments and responsibilities as directed by the project team.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office proficiency

Office and site environment

Education

Construction Management or related engineering field

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

AutoCAD/Revit

Job description

Cache Valley Electric offers a 2027 Summer Project Engineer Internship providing hands-on experience in electrical construction and project management. You will work with Project Managers, Engineers, and field teams to understand the full project lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout.

You’ll participate in meetings, review drawings, assist with RFIs and submittals, track materials, and support communication between office and field. A strong willingness to learn and collaborate is essential.