Field Engineer Intern — Summer 2027 (CA Buildings)

PCL; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Career pathways

Networking events

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is offering a Field Engineer Internship for Summer 2027 in the California Buildings district across Glendale, Irvine, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. The program runs for 4 or 8 months starting summer 2027, with an estimated hourly rate of $22 based on experience and project needs.

You will assist Field/Project Engineers, learn to read drawings and specifications, and participate in safety and quality audits while contributing to real projects in Southern California.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time student pursuing a construction-related degree.
• Desire to pursue a career as a Project Manager, Superintendent, or Estimator.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• 18 years of age or older with a valid Driver’s License.
• Willing to work and live in the Southern California area and relocate to project locations.
• Must be able to navigate a construction site daily, climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to work around heavy equipment, cranes, and construction equipment.
• Employment contingent upon passing a substance abuse test by a third party.

Responsibilities

• Assists Field/Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Superintendents.
• Conducts safety audits and quality audits.
• Reads and understands drawings and specifications.
• Logs submittals, processes RFIs, and prepares reports.
• Assists with surveying and project layout.
• Maintains and updates field drawings, field equipment and records.
• Coordinates material deliveries and documentation.
• Attends project meetings and prepares memos, letters, and contracts.
• Assists with project documentation requirements and estimating with subcontractors.

Education

Currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a degree relevant to the construction industry such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, etc.

Job description

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is offering a Field Engineer Internship for Summer 2027 in the California Buildings district across Glendale, Irvine, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. The program runs for 4 or 8 months starting summer 2027, with an estimated hourly rate of $22 based on experience and project needs.

You will assist Field/Project Engineers, learn to read drawings and specifications, and participate in safety and quality audits while contributing to real projects in Southern California.