PROJECT ENGINEER INTERN

Knife River; Belgrade (MT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, Dental & Vision

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a dependable Project Engineer Intern for the Missoula office, a full-time summer position assisting with takeoffs, estimates, and related tasks. You will communicate professionally with teammates and clients, analyze blueprints and specifications, and support estimators, project managers, and superintendents on project operations.

Qualified students working toward BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CAD

Qualifications

• Working toward a BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Self-starter with the desire to learn and grow.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office required; MS Excel, Outlook, Word, Project.

Responsibilities

• Assist estimators provide timely and accurate take-offs for estimates.
• Soliciting and negotiating with subcontractors in a challenging market.
• Analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals to ensure estimates are complete.
• Consult with clients, vendors or others to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Assist project managers and superintendents with project operations.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Project

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Agtek

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Job Summary:

Knife River is looking for a dependable Project Engineer Intern!

This is a full-time position during the summer break from college. This internship position is based in the Missoula office and the intern will be assisting with takeoffs, estimates, and other tasks.

The Project Engineer Intern position must be able to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) to all levels both within and outside the organization in a professional and timely manner. A few of the job tasks include:

• Assist estimators provide timely and accurate take-offs for estimates.
• Soliciting and negotiating with subcontractors in a challenging market.
• Analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals and other documentation, to ensure estimates are complete.
• Consult with clients, vendors or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Assist project managers and superintendents with project operations.

Knife River requires all employees to successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test as well as random tests throughout employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified applicant must be working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree.
• Self-Start with the desire to learn and grow.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office required, MS Excel, Outlook, Word, Project
• Knowledge of Agtek or AutoCad -- preferred
• Successful applicant must have a valid driver's license and a qualifying driving record under Company Policy.

We offer a competitive salary and full benefit package including 401K, Medical, Dental & Vision.

We are an EEO/AA employer (Veterans, Minorities & Women are encouraged to apply)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.