Project Controls Intern: Hands-On Construction & Scheduling

Lighthouse Electric; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Electric offers a paid Project Controls internship in Canonsburg, PA. Interns engage in real projects across departments, gaining hands-on experience in construction management, accounting, and scheduling. The program emphasizes professional growth, teamwork, and a proactive mindset.

The internship runs 8–12 weeks, Monday–Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, in-office with no remote option. Compensation details are discussed during the interview process, and the company supports interns

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year institution, two-year technical school, or have a HS diploma/GED.
• Majors in Construction Management, Accounting/Finance, Scheduling or related fields.
• Demonstrates a proactive, open-minded approach and eagerness to learn and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in real projects across multiple departments to build hands-on construction, accounting and scheduling skills.
• Support project controls activities and learn how budgeting, scheduling, and progress tracking are managed.
• Contribute ideas and work effectively within a team in a college internship setting.

Skills

Team collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Proactive mindset

Effective communication

Education

Four-year institution

Two-year technical school

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lighthouse Electric offers a paid Project Controls internship in Canonsburg, PA. Interns engage in real projects across departments, gaining hands-on experience in construction management, accounting, and scheduling. The program emphasizes professional growth, teamwork, and a proactive mindset.

The internship runs 8–12 weeks, Monday–Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, in-office with no remote option. Compensation details are discussed during the interview process, and the company supports interns