Project Engineer Intern

superiorconstruction; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Construction seeks Project Engineer Interns for its Summer 2027 Internship Program in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The role focuses on assisting the project management team with coordination, material tracking, document control, and progress reporting.

You will learn estimating, scheduling, project controls, and reporting while gaining exposure to construction plans and client interactions in a heavy civil highway setting.

Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or other relevant fields.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program.

Responsibilities

• Support the project management team with subcontractor and supplier coordination, material tracking, file management, document control (submittals, RFIs, and change orders), and progress reporting.
• Learn and perform project management functions of estimating, schedule planning, project controls, and project reporting.
• Understand and learn construction plans.
• Interact with clients, managers, and employees with a high level of professionalism.

Skills

Eager to learn

Professional communication

Ethical conduct

Microsoft Office

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Construction or Engineering

Enrolled in accredited college/university with at least one class remaining

Route surveying knowledge (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking Project Engineer Interns to join our Summer 2027 Internship Program.

Summary/Objective

An integral team member who collaborates on the management and execution of a project safely and profitably.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Support the project management team with subcontractor and supplier coordination, material tracking, file management, document control (submittals, RFIs, and change orders), and progress reporting.

Learn and perform project management functions of estimating, schedule planning, project controls, and project reporting.

Understanding and learning construction plans.

Ability to interact with clients, managers, and employees with a high level of professionalism.

Competencies

• Positive attitude towards learning and professional development.
• Ethical conduct.
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Time management.
• Teamwork-oriented.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Employees will be working on heavy civil and highway construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

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. The incumbent regularly sits for long periods at a desk in front of a computer screen.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time internship for 12 weeks during the summer. This is a nonexempt position.

Travel

The role requires some travel between the project site and corporate office.

Required Education and Experience

• Working towards a bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or other relevant fields of study.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) before participation in the internship program.

Preferred Education

• Knowledge of route surveying and scheduling
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver's license before employment.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned project office.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation's growing infrastructure needs.

To be America's preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.

Our Core Values:

• Family
• Safety
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Commitment
• Empowerment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Accessibility

Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upon hire, you will be provided with a copy of your specific job description. Please note job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO, BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS A MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY, REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PERF