Hybrid Summer Construction Project Engineer Intern

McGrath RentCorp; Bingham Farms (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on training

Present to leaders

Real-world projects

Company networking

Balanced culture

Job summary

McGrath RentCorp is seeking a Construction Services Intern for a 10-week summer program in Michigan. You will assist project engineers and managers with documentation, schedules, and field activities while learning to manage budgets and ensure quality on active projects.

Hybrid work arrangement with 2–3 on-site days per week. The program runs June 1 to August 6, 2027, offering mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities to present work to leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college and pursuing an undergraduate degree with ≥2 years completed.
• Classified as a junior and expected to enter senior year after internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Field of study: Construction Management, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or related.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects.
• Support documentation, schedules, meeting notes, submittals, RFIs, and reporting.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to monitor progress and safety.
• Track project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and open items using project management tools.
• Coordinate information among internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and project partners.
• Maintain accurate project files and prepare status updates and closeout documents.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Proactivity

Team collaboration

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Undergraduate enrolled

Junior class, senior year expected

GPA 3.0+

Construction/Civil/Architectural field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

McGrath RentCorp is seeking a Construction Services Intern for a 10-week summer program in Michigan. You will assist project engineers and managers with documentation, schedules, and field activities while learning to manage budgets and ensure quality on active projects.

Hybrid work arrangement with 2–3 on-site days per week. The program runs June 1 to August 6, 2027, offering mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities to present work to leadership.