Hands-On Project Engineer Intern — Build Real Projects

Helix Electric; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend or corporate apartment

Job summary

Helix Electric invites motivated students to join our internship program as Project Engineer Interns. You will assist the Project Manager, serving as the liaison between field and office, helping plan, execute, and finalize projects on schedule and within budget.

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience across project types, phases of construction, and teams, mentored by our University Relations Team to grow beyond graduation. Join Team Helix to empower people and power projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Construction Management or related field.
• Previous internship or construction experience preferred.
• Highly motivated with initiative.
• Basic math skills with ability to calculate and analyze data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
• Mindset for continuous improvements of department processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with project managers, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors to ensure a team approach and lay a foundation for building a career in the construction industry.
• Collaborate with superintendent to track material; maintains positive relationships with vendors for tracking, coordination, and close-out purposes.
• Act as a champion of the Helix safety culture. Monitors and encourages jobsite safety and accident prevention.
• Engage in the Change Order process and is introduced to Accubid to assist with estimating.
• Partner with the project team to analyze subcontract agreements to better understand scope of work and project pricing.
• Involved with material and equipment procurement.
• Collaborate closely with the BIM department and is directly involved in the coordination and planning process.
• Produce and maintain detailed job logs (transmittals, submittals, RFIs).
• Exposure to and monitoring of quality control.
• Manage labor schedules by working closely with superintendents and project managers.
• Create and order prefabricated assemblies to assist in planning and on time delivery.
• Walk jobs, learn the trade inside and out, and utilize knowledge to enhance overall company performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Initiative

Math skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / Electrical/Civil/Architectural Engineering

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Helix Electric invites motivated students to join our internship program as Project Engineer Interns. You will assist the Project Manager, serving as the liaison between field and office, helping plan, execute, and finalize projects on schedule and within budget.

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience across project types, phases of construction, and teams, mentored by our University Relations Team to grow beyond graduation. Join Team Helix to empower people and power projects.