Engineering Intern at Clark Pacific

Wayne State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on mentorship from professionals

Real project experience

Job summary

A prestigious university is offering a full-time Engineering Intern position based in West Sacramento, CA. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with project engineering and design teams throughout the design, fabrication, and installation phases of architectural and structural building systems. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills. This role provides exposure to real-world projects and includes mentorship from experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Students pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Interest in engineering, construction, and project management.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with design-phase tasks such as submittal drawings.
• Assist with manufacturing-phase tasks including shop drawings and material coordination.
• Help with field/erection tasks such as crane studies and rigging diagrams.
• Participate in general project management activities including issue tracking.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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Rate: $30/hr
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite
Locations: West Sacramento, CA + additional CA sites

About the Role

Our Engineering Intern will work hands‑on with our project engineering and design teams to support the design, fabrication, and installation of architectural and structural building systems. This is a great opportunity for students interested in engineering, project management, and construction to gain real‑world experience in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

You’ll rotate through key phases of our process: Design, Manufacturing, and Field/Erection, learning how engineering concepts translate into real building solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Support project teams with design‑phase tasks such as submittal drawings, design approvals, reinforcement drawings, and metal detailing.
• Assist with manufacturing‑phase tasks including shop drawings, material coordination, production schedules, and quality checks.
• Help with field/erection tasks such as crane studies, rigging diagrams, shipping coordination, field manpower planning, and quality verifications.
• Participate in general project management activities including issue tracking, coordinating submittals, monitoring budgets/timelines, and escalating concerns as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with internal teams and project information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Industrial, Construction Management, etc.).
• Interest in engineering, construction, and project management.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork abilities.
• Curious, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn in a real‑world engineering environment.

Why This Internship?

• Exposure to the full design‑to‑installation lifecycle
• Hands‑on mentorship from engineering and project management professionals
• Real project experience supporting large‑scale architectural and structural systems