Intern Engineer - Summer 2027 (SF Bay Area)

Pankow; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pankow seeks an Intern Engineer in Oakland, CA to support field operations and translate construction documents into buildable plans. You will work under supervision to coordinate with the Project Engineer and Superintendent, ensuring conformance to documents and timely execution.

You will help develop look-ahead schedules using Lean tools, coordinate subcontractors, track quantities, and maintain site records. This internship offers hands-on experience in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field in progress.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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 via the RFI process and communicate resolutions.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction related field in progress

Job description

Intern Professional Oakland, CA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1226

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