Field Engineer Intern (El Paso)- Summer 2027

UEC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Hands-on experience

Career growth

Job summary

UEC in El Paso, TX is offering a construction internship for a student pursuing a Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Technology degree. You will assist with contract administration, subcontractor management, and change orders while gaining hands-on experience on real projects.

Ideal candidates are motivated, communicative, and organized, with leadership potential and a strong drive to learn, grow, and contribute to team success in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership abilities applicable to team and project coordination.
• Solid organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Motivation to learn and grow through hands-on construction exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract administration and subcontractor management
• Help prepare and review change orders
• Learn job cost reporting and project analysis
• Contribute to work plans, schedules, and resource planning
• Participate in project meetings and team coordination
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and safety policies

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Goal-oriented

Education

Pursuing degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Technology

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist with contract administration and subcontractor management
• Help prepare and review change orders
• Learn job cost reporting and project analysis
• Contribute to work plans, schedules, and resource planning
• Participate in project meetings and team coordination
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and safety policies

About You

The company is looking for:

• Current student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Technology
• Some related experience is helpful (coursework or previous internships)
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Goal-oriented, motivated, and eager to learn

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay of $1,250 (taxes not included)
• Housing provided
• 50 hour work week
• Hands-on experience working on real construction projects
• Supportive, fun, and collaborative team environment
• Career growth opportunities, with many interns advancing to full-time roles including key positions such as Chief of Estimating and project management