Impact-Driven Construction Project Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

McKinstry Company; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinstry invites applications for a Construction Project Engineer Intern in Spokane, WA. The program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and meaningful work building climate-friendly solutions.

The B.L.U.E. Summer Internship Program focuses on learning through doing, with exposure to renewables, design, construction, and facility services. Start May/June 2027, with part-time options after summer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering, sophomore or higher.
• Summer 2027 availability; part-time after Summer preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills.
• Must be self-motivated, able to multitask, and work independently.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; SharePoint and MS Project preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with clients and project resources (subcontractors, vendors, trades) and document discussions, outcomes and decisions.
• Coordinating equipment procurement with the purchasing department and vendors.
• Supporting the RFP process.
• Working with various internal and external teams while on jobsite.
• Attending team management meetings.
• Communicating and coordinating with McKinstry subcontractors, including the routing of any correspondence.
• Communicating with Project Manager and Project team for daily duties.
• Maintaining drawings, daily correspondence with trades, schedules, RFI logs, submittal logs, and superintendent daily reports.
• Assisting in the client and subcontractor change order process.
• Creating Requests for Information (RFI).
• Processing, reviewing, logging, and distributing submittals.
• Publishing Operations and Maintenance Manuals for the client.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Construction Management

Mechanical Engineering

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Reading construction plans

MS Office

Education

Pursuing degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Visio

MS Office Suite

Job description

McKinstry invites applications for a Construction Project Engineer Intern in Spokane, WA. The program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and meaningful work building climate-friendly solutions.

The B.L.U.E. Summer Internship Program focuses on learning through doing, with exposure to renewables, design, construction, and facility services. Start May/June 2027, with part-time options after summer.