Energy Project Engineer Intern (Design/Build)

Southland Industries, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Paid housing (some locations)

Paid internship/Co-op

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries offers an immersive Internship and New College Graduate program designed to launch careers in the design/build construction industry. Interns assist project managers, coordinate resources, and gain exposure to design, estimating, scheduling, and procurement.

Candidates pursue relevant degrees (engineering, construction management, safety) and show initiative, teamwork, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• You’re pursuing a degree that aligns with Southland needs in Mechanical, Architectural, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Safety Sciences or related fields.
• Strong interest in technical coursework (fluids, heat transfer, CM scheduling, finance, etc.).
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent business writing and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist a project manager to coordinate a project using engineering, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontracted services.
• Develop skills in design, estimating, construction processes, workflow and scheduling.
• Contribute to procurement of equipment, materials, subcontractors and services.
• Assist in budget analysis, cost and margin projections, and estimates of project changes and impacts.
• Help develop and manage project schedules; assist in change order management and submittal packages.
• Support the construction team as needed.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Quick learner

Team player

Public speaking

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Construction Engineering

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Safety Sciences

Building Automation

Energy Management

Job description

Southland Industries offers an immersive Internship and New College Graduate program designed to launch careers in the design/build construction industry. Interns assist project managers, coordinate resources, and gain exposure to design, estimating, scheduling, and procurement.

Candidates pursue relevant degrees (engineering, construction management, safety) and show initiative, teamwork, and strong communication.