Heavy Civil Project Engineer Intern – Mentorship & Growth

Hamilton Construction Company; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced pros

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Hamilton Construction is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer Intern in Alaska. The internship offers hands-on exposure to heavy civil projects, including bridges and highway interchanges, with mentorship from experienced professionals.

The intern will support estimating, scheduling, safety enforcement, field drawings, and project reporting while gaining practical, real-world construction experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Interest in gaining hands-on experience in heavy civil construction.
• Proactive learner with a practical mindset and teamwork orientation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD, P6, or Viewpoint knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with material quantity takeoffs for ordering, purchasing, and estimating.
• Support scheduling of crew activities and subcontractors.
• Maintain records of costs, progress, materials, and equipment.
• Assist in enforcing safety protocols on-site.
• Help prepare project reports for traffic control, erosion and pollution control.
• Support field drawings and calculations of elevations, stations, and offsets.
• Assist with basic surveying activities to establish lines and elevations.
• Help manage shop drawing and submittal processes for owners/agencies.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field foremen.

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

P6

Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hamilton Construction is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer Intern in Alaska. The internship offers hands-on exposure to heavy civil projects, including bridges and highway interchanges, with mentorship from experienced professionals.

The intern will support estimating, scheduling, safety enforcement, field drawings, and project reporting while gaining practical, real-world construction experience in a collaborative environment.