Intern Project Engineer Summer 2027, Arizona

Hoffman Construction Co of America; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 3,462,000 - 4,339,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Construction Co of America seeks a Project Engineer Intern to assist the project team in site logistics, coordination with subcontractors, quality control, scheduling, estimating, BIM/VDC and document control from preconstruction through closeout. This on-site 40-hour-week internship offers hands-on exposure to field operations and project management tools.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, on-site problem solving, and collaboration with field crews.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent degree or equivalent work experience.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method
• Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Ability to work closely with trades in field work
• Patience, professionalism and cooperative attitude under pressure
• Strong organizational and computer skills; reading/writing/speaking English clearly
• Proficiency in Windows, Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Experience with scheduling tools (Suretrack, Primavera) and AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of blueprint construction drawings and technical manuals.
• Write and publish meeting minutes, schedules, and activity checklists.
• Process RFI and change documents issued by other offices.
• Organize and file record documents.
• Field surveying and layout of control lines and benchmarks.
• Manage information storage and retrieval on computers.
• Serve as on-site technical advisor in construction office.
• Access all site areas for progress reviews.
• Communicate clearly in speech and writing for information requests.
• Handle survey equipment and documents up to 40 pounds.
• Plan and organize work; think creatively and independently.
• Maintain high attention to detail and accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Organizational ability

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Construction materials & methods

Tools

AutoCAD

Suretrack Project Manager

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

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 is 40 hours per week.

Salary Range: $25.13 - $31.50 per hour (plus assignment adjustment, if applicable)

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: sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone

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

• Bending/Twisting: minimal

• 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