Intern Advantage Program - Northern Pacific Region

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking 2027 Summer Internship applicants for projects in Sacramento, San Jose, and San Francisco, CA.

The Project Engineer Internship is a competitive, hands-on opportunity where interns are assigned to an active project and report to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on-site. Interns gain exposure to the building process and apply their engineering and leadership skills to real world situations.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior standing pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related major.
• Valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction/Project Management.
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
• Willingness to relocate and/or commute for the internship duration.

Responsibilities

• Assist team with General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Exposure to Construction Scheduling
• Material & Equipment procurement and expediting
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
• Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
• Maintenance of As-Built plans
• Exposure to and monitoring of quality control - field and shop
• Monitor and document job-site safety and accident prevention

Skills

General knowledge of construction

Willingness to relocate/commute

Interest in Construction/PM career

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Construction Engineering / Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related major

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

This posting is for 2027 Summer Internship applications only, supporting projects located in Sacramento, San Jose, and San Francisco, CA.

McCarthy's Project Engineer Internship is a competitive, hands-on opportunity to learn what a career in construction is all about! Interns are assigned to an active project within their geographic region and report to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on-site. During the internship, tasks are assigned to help the intern gain exposure to the building process and apply their engineering and leadership skills to real world situations.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. We are unable to accept phone calls about application statuses at this time. We appreciate your patience as we review each application and respond accordingly.

Real Experience. Real Results.

Intern duties are dependent on education and skill level, as well as status of the project, and may include the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist team with General Contract and Subcontract administration
• Exposure to Construction Scheduling
• Material & Equipment procurement and expediting
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
• Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
• Maintenance of As-Built plans
• Exposure to and monitoring of quality control - field and shop
• Monitor and document job-site safety and accident prevention

QUALIFICATIONS

• Students with Sophomore or Junior standing currently working towards a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related major
• Valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction/Project Management required
• General knowledge of construction principles/processes
• Willingness to relocate and/or commute for the internship duration required.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For Northern California positions in the Sacramento/Valley area, the hourly rate of pay is $28. For Northern California positions in the Bay Area, the hourly rate of pay is $31. This does not include possible subsistence or other benefits which can impact total compensation.

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