Field Engineer Intern (El Paso)- Summer 2027

NWU; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

NWU in El Paso, Texas is offering a hands-on internship for a student pursuing a civil construction degree. You will assist with contract administration, subcontractor management, and help prepare and review change orders while learning job cost reporting and project analysis.

You will contribute to work plans, schedules, and resource planning, participate in project meetings, and ensure quality and safety standards are met on real construction projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Technology.
• Some related internship or coursework experience is helpful.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Goal-oriented, motivated, and eager to learn.

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

Education

Current student 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