Intern Engineer - Summer 2027 (Los Angeles Area)

Charles Pankow Builders Ltd; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intern Engineer role in Pasadena, CA, US is an entry‑level position reporting to the Project Engineer I/II or Assistant Project Manager. The intern translates construction documents into buildable plans and supports the Superintendent to implement them on site.

Responsibilities include coordinating RFIs, submittals, layouts, and look‑ahead scheduling while tracking labor, materials, and field records to keep projects on track and compliant with construction documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction related field in progress.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate and coordinate project documents for field use.
• Coordinate subcontractor work and develop details for self-performed work.
• Coordinate and/or perform layout for self-performed work.
• Track labor and quantities for self-performed work.
• Order and track materials for self-performed work.
• Verify installed work and manage RFIs/submittals.
• Assist in developing 3-week look ahead schedule with Lean tools.
• Create and maintain jobsite records and project correspondence.
• Participate in project closeouts and punch list management.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction

Job description

Intern Professional Pasadena, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1225

Salary Range: $27.00 To $29.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The Intern Engineer works as an essential team member in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Under the direction of the Project Engineer I/II or Assistant Project Manager, they act as the front line on a project to ensure conformance of the work to the construction documents. The Intern Engineer coordinates the documents, identifies and resolves conflicts, and communicates the resolution to all affected parties. As directed, the Intern Engineer translates the construction documents into buildable plans then works in support of the Superintendent to implement the plans.

JOB SCOPE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary Accountabilities

• Translate and coordinate project document information (construction documents, submittals, RFIs) for field construction use
  • Coordinate subcontractor work
  • Develop details for self-performed work
  • Coordinate and/or perform layout for self-performed work
  • Track labor and quantities for self-performed work
  • Order and track materials for self-performed work
  • Verify installed work
• Identify and resolve omissions and inconsistencies within the project documents by working through the RFI process with appropriate project team members (i.e. Pankow team, consultants, subcontractors, etc.)
  • Communicate resolution to all affected parties in a timely manner and ensure completion
• Assist in developing 3-week look ahead schedule using Lean tools
  • Coordinate and assist with scheduling of assigned subcontractors and self-performed work using Last Planner (Weekly Work Plan, Constraint Log, and Plan Percent Complete) and Pull Planning (Collaboration + Communication + Commitment)
• Assist the Superintendent with equipment scheduling, work techniques, and material deliveries
• Create and maintain the following jobsite records:
  • Self-performed work quantities
  • Labor productivity
  • Document logs
  • Daily diaries
  • RFIs
  • Submittals
  • Change management process
  • Material logs
  • Project correspondence
• Participate in project closeouts
  • Create and manage punch lists

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in construction related field in progress

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Effective communication skills, sense of urgency and ownership, ability to work as part of a team