Mechanical Project Engineer Intern - Hands-On PM Experience

Murray Company; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray Company invites current students to join a hands-on summer internship in our Operations group, mentored by project managers. You will gain practical project management exposure across pre-construction, fabrication, and field installation functions.

Location is Newbury Park, CA, with travel to project sites in Southern California. The program runs 40 hours per week for 10–12 weeks, starting as early as May 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university program and actively pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and interact effectively in a team environment
• Availability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship (typically 10 weeks)

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating mechanical projects
• Provide support for reviewing designs, drawings, and specifications
• Assist with managing project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and reports
• Participate in site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with specifications
• Support the preparation of cost estimates and budgets
• Aid in the implementation of quality control measures
• Facilitate communication among project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
• Assist with safety protocol implementation and compliance

Skills

MS Office

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Construction Management / Mechanical Engineering / related field

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Murray Company invites current students to join a hands-on summer internship in our Operations group, mentored by project managers. You will gain practical project management exposure across pre-construction, fabrication, and field installation functions.

Location is Newbury Park, CA, with travel to project sites in Southern California. The program runs 40 hours per week for 10–12 weeks, starting as early as May 2027.