Intern - Project Engineer

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer – Intern to gain hands-on experience with a Southeast-based general contractor. This role is based in our corporate office in Tampa, FL, offering exposure to project planning, coordination, and daily operations under supervision.

As an intern, you will assist with planning, reviewing project plans, bids, and safety compliance while contributing to teamwork and data entry tasks within a dynamic construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists the Project Engineer & Project Manager with planning, organization, and completion of the project within an assigned area.
• Various duties may include reviewing project plans and conferring with management.
• Reviewing bids from contractors.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Data entry for project documentation and tracking.
• Assisting the Project Manager or Project Engineer with daily tasks and duties.

Job description

Project Engineer – Intern

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Engineer – Intern. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in our corporate office in Tampa, FL.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and assists the Project Engineer & Project Manager with planning, organization, and completion of project within an area of assigned responsibility.
• Some duties may be:
• Reviewing project plans and conferring with management.
• Reviewing bids from contractors.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Data entry
• Assisting the Project Manager or Project Engineer with daily tasks/duties.

ABOUT WHARTON-SMITH, INC:

Wharton-Smith helps build communities – from delivering clean water, state-of-the-art schools, fire and police stations, to recreational parks, sports arenas, themed attractions, and more.
A company’s character is revealed in what it does. Improving the quality of life wherever we do business is part of our heritage and culture and is an indispensable part of achieving our vision – to be the construction group of choice. A Building Construction Manager and General Contractor, Wharton-Smith specializes in water treatment, municipal, education, entertainment, and hospitality projects – all the things a community needs to thrive. Founded in 1984 by Bill Wharton and George Smith, today, our employees are proud to be a part of a company that makes a positive difference in the lives of our clients, our employees and those in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of our success throughout the years has been our ability to identify and respond to industry opportunities and challenges ahead of the competition. We have ambitious plans. We’ve been laying a dynamic growth path for our company. We want, and expect, to play a larger role in the $3.6 billion building construction industry. We see an opportunity not just to lead in our markets, but to re-imagineand transform them.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).