Preconstruction Engineer - INTERN

Trautman & Shreve, Inc; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Trautman & Shreve, Inc. is offering a Summer 2027 internship as a Preconstruction Engineer - Intern. The role supports preconstruction and estimating teams in planning and developing competitive mechanical proposals.

You will assist with quantity takeoffs, bid documentation, vendor outreach, cost data organization, and project handoff preparation to gain practical exposure to preconstruction workflows. Under guidance, you will build technical knowledge, professional communication skills, and an

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to read, learn, and interpret plans, specifications, and technical information with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing drawings, specifications, addenda, and other bid documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Support quantity takeoffs and the organization of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor information used in estimates.
• Help prepare bid folders, estimate files, scope sheets, proposal documents, and other preconstruction records accurately and on time.
• Assist with soliciting, receiving, tracking, and organizing vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Participate in scope reviews, bid meetings, site visits, and project handoff meetings as assigned.
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, engineering, operations, vendors, and subcontractors to support complete and coordinated proposals.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Reading plans

Education

Associate or Bachelor in construction management

Mechanical engineering

Civil engineering

Architectural engineering

Related field

Tools

BIM

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Digital takeoff tools

Job description

We are a single-source solution for the design and implementation of sophisticated mechanical and plumbing systems. Our integrated in-house production model utilizes coordinated BIM models to produce precise fabrication documentation to help ensure accurate installation.

Job Summary

SUMMER 2027 INTERNSHIPS

Summary

We are seeking a Construction a Preconstruction Engineer - Intern supports preconstruction and estimating teams in planning and developing competitive mechanical construction proposals. Under the guidance of experienced team members, the intern assists with quantity takeoffs, bid documentation, vendor and subcontractor outreach, cost data organization, scope review, and project handoff preparation. This internship is designed to provide practical exposure to preconstruction workflows while building technical knowledge, professional communication skills, and an understanding of how projects move from concept and estimate to construction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with reviewing drawings, specifications, addenda, and other bid documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Support quantity takeoffs and the organization of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor information used in estimates.
• Help prepare bid folders, estimate files, scope sheets, proposal documents, and other preconstruction records accurately and on time.
• Assist with soliciting, receiving, tracking, and organizing vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Participate in scope reviews, bid meetings, site visits, and project handoff meetings as assigned.
• Help identify drawing or specification questions and support preparation of requests for clarification.
• Maintain organized project information, historical cost data, and documentation in accordance with team standards.
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, engineering, operations, vendors, and subcontractors to support complete and coordinated proposals.
• Learn and apply company safety expectations, quality standards, ethical practices, and confidentiality requirements.
• Complete other preconstruction, estimating, and administrative assignments based on project needs and internship learning objectives.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to read, learn, and interpret plans, specifications, and technical information with guidance.

Computer Skills

• Coursework or prior exposure related to construction, estimating, mechanical systems, engineering, scheduling, or project management.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, digital takeoff tools, BIM, Bluebeam, or estimating software.
• Previous internship, trade, field, customer service, leadership, or team-based experience. Prior construction experience is helpful but not required.

Required Attributes

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism; teachable and trainable.

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed. While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

This job will remain posted until filled

Compensation Range: Minimum $22.00 per hour to a maximum $25.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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