Intern Project Engineer School Year 2026-27, Washington

Hoffman Construction Company

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 43,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing professional training

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Hoffman Construction invites applications for the Intern Project Engineer role for the 2026-27 school year in Seattle. The internship is on site and involves coordinating site logistics, inspections, and document control while balancing a 20-hour work week with your studies.

You will work with the project team to learn BIM/VDC, scheduling, estimating, and quality control, with deadlines and safety considerations.

Qualifications

Pursuit of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience with construction documentation and CSI specification system.
Ability to work with trade personnel in field settings.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Coordinate site logistics, subcontractors, and field inspections.
Support schedule management and document control from preconstruction to closeout.
Assist with BIM/VDC, estimating, and quality control activities.
Prepare meeting minutes and maintain filing of records.
Access all areas of the construction site and communicate effectively.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Suretrack / P6

AutoCAD

BIM / VDC

Education

Pursuit of BS in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Architecture

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Suretrack Project Manager

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

Intern Project Engineer School Year 2026-27, Washington

Seattle, WA, United States and 4 more

Job Description

The Project Engineer Intern may assist the project team or department manager(s) in the following areas: coordination of site logistics, subcontractors/vendors and field inspections, quality control, schedule management, estimating, BIM/VDC orsafety and/or document control from project preconstruction through closeout, and other duties as assigned. This position is on the jobsite, and about 20 hours per week. You will work with your project team to come up with a work schedule that will allow you to achieve 20 hours per week of work time during your school year.

Salary Range: $25.13 - $31.50

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interpretation of blueprint construction drawings and technical manuals.

Writing and publishing meeting minutes, schedule graphs and activity checklists.

Receiving and distributing requests for information and change documents issued by other offices.

Organization and filing of record documents.

Field surveying and layout of control lines and benchmarks.

Information storage and retrieval using computers.

Technical advisor at onsite field construction office.

Must be able to access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.

Clear communication skills in speech, handwriting and computer formatting required for responding to information requests.

Lifting and carrying of documents and survey equipment up to 40 pounds.

Manage technical information Care about people.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Standing/Walking/Sitting: workday is combination of standing, walking and sitting

Must be able to climb stairs: 5% of day

Hands/Arms: constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use

Sight: visual acuity in near, mid and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination

Hearing:sufficientto hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone

Speech:sufficientto make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone

Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: minimal

Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required

Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments

Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results

Must be able to plan and organize work

Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education background in materials and methods of construction

Pursuit of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent degree or equivalent work experience

Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method

Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.

Ability to work closely with trade and craft people in a field work situation

Patience, professionalism and ability to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations

Skill in handling several work activities at once while frequently interrupted by phone calls and urgent questions on work in progress

Training in design document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques

Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams) and Bluebeam

Experience with critical path method scheduling software such as Suretrack Project Manager and Primavera Project Planner (P6) experience. Experience with AutoCAD

JOIN THE HOFFMAN TEAM

Build What Matters. Create What's Next.

Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we've grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.

At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.

Join us and benefit from:

Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
Ongoing professional training and development
Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

We're hiring across all departments.Discover your future with us.

https://www.hoffmancorp.com/careers/

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.

Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

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