INTERN - CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER

Schellinger Construction; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Schellinger Construction, based in Columbia Falls, Montana, offers a seasonal internship in civil project engineering. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen and crews on site, gaining hands-on coordination and field operation experience.

Most roles are summer-only, with hourly pay tied to experience and capability. The program emphasizes learning project documentation, quantity estimation, and daily reporting while supporting planning, purchasing, deliveries, and closeout

Qualifications

• Willingness to work hard, listen and learn.
• At least one year of college completed; study in civil or construction engineering, construction management, surveying or a related field.
• Strong communication, organization, math, computer and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, travel, and work extended hours when required.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside crews and help with hands‑on construction.
• Assist foremen and superintendents with daily field operations.
• Support layout, grade checking, measurements and daily field reports.
• Review plans and specifications and assist with quantities and project documentation.
• Track labor, equipment, materials, production and project costs.
• Support planning, purchasing, deliveries, meetings and project closeout.
• Help coordinate materials, equipment, and subcontractor activities.
• Observe and learn project sequencing, production tracking, and crew leadership.

Skills

Willingness to work hard

One year of college completed

Civil/construction engineering focus

Strong communication

Outdoor work in various weather

Valid driver’s license

Education

College coursework in civil/construction engineering

Job description

INTERN - CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER

For more than 60 years, Schellinger Construction has helped build Montana’s infrastructure. Based in Columbia Falls, Montana, our third-generation family business has grown into a leading heavy-highway and private development contractor, serving Northwest Montana.

Our services include earthwork, trucking, crushing, concrete and aggregate supply, culvert and pipe installation, and asphalt paving. We invest in our employees for the long term.

Internship Overview

This seasonal internship gives college students hands‑on experience in project coordination and field operations. Interns work with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen and crews. Most positions are scheduled during the summer, with hourly pay based on experience and capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside crews and help with hands‑on construction.
• Assist foremen and superintendents with daily field operations.
• Support layout, grade checking, measurements and daily field reports.
• Review plans and specifications and assist with quantities and project documentation.
• Track labor, equipment, materials, production and project costs.
• Support planning, purchasing, deliveries, meetings and project closeout.
• Help coordinate materials, equipment, and subcontractor activities.
• Observe and learn project sequencing, production tracking, and crew leadership

Qualifications

• Willingness to work hard, listen and learn.
• At least one year of college completed; study in civil or construction engineering, construction management, surveying or a related field.
• Strong communication, organization, math, computer and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, travel, and work extended hours when required.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Development

Strong performance may lead to consideration for future internships or full‑time employment

Accommodation

Paid for by the company when traveling outside the Flathead Valley for work related purposes.

Schellinger Construction Company is a drug‑free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.