Project Engineer - INTERN

EMCOR Group; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Group is seeking a Summer 2027 intern for the Construction Project Engineer role. You will assist the Project Team with coordinating information to execute, schedule, and bill projects, supporting organization, scheduling, budgeting, and field problem resolution.

You will work under the Project Manager, help with document control, prepare takeoffs, track deliveries, and assist with closeout and turnover activities across field locations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Pursuing or completed degree in Construction or Engineering as listed above.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in project flow from inception to completion.
• Review contract/bid documents and assist with turnover.
• Assist with project document control, permits, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and correspondence.
• Ensure documents are saved in the project document control system.
• Support scheduling and tracking of deliveries and manpower.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

B.S. in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Project management/document control software

Job description

About Us

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 Project Engineer - INTERN. This individual will be responsible for assisting the Project Team with coordinating project information related to executing, scheduling, and billing. He or she will help with organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. This individual must have the ability to support the Project Manager in resolving field problems as they arise.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs.
• Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required or directed by the Project Manger.
• Track deliveries of major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
• Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempt to maximize profit on C.O.s. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
• Obtain as-builts from field
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

Qualifications

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

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Junior or Senior in pursue of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other, technical, or construction programs preferred.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software preferred.

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

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