Project Engineer Intern

The PENTA Building Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

PENTA Building Group is now accepting applications for Summer 2027 internships. The program aims to cultivate the next generation of construction professionals and provides a strong foundation for your future in the field.

As a Project Engineer Intern in Southern California, you will follow safety policies, learn schematic/design basics, process RFIs, update schedules, manage submittal logs, and support BIM, QA plans, and shop drawing reviews while attending project meetings.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year degree program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn safety policies and on-site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow PENTA’s safety policy and ensure safety of others.
• Understand basics of schematic, design, and construction drawings.
• Process RFIs with assistance from Superintendents, Project Managers, and Senior Project Engineers.
• Participate in updating the project schedule.
• Read and enter data in submittal logs and create submittal packages.
• Assist in development of procurement logs and tracking deliveries.
• Navigate Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Assist in administering project quality plans.
• Understand basics of MEPFS systems and review shop drawings.
• Attend meetings and comprehend discussed content.

Skills

Schematic & design basics

Construction drawings

RFI processing

BIM navigation

Submittal log entry

Education

Four-year degree program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

BIM basics

Job description

We are now accepting applications for Summer 2027 internships! The PENTA Building Group values cultivating and equipping the next generation of construction professionals for success. Our internship program provides a strong foundation for building your future. PENTA is committed to the growth and success of all PENTA Interns. If you have a positive and proactive work ethic and are dedicated to teamwork and building a culture of excellence,

At PENTA, a Project Engineer Intern will be accountable for:

• Following PENTA’s safety policy and ensuring the safety of others.
• Understanding the basics of schematic, design, and construction drawings.
• Processing Requests for Information (RFI’s) with assistance from Superintendents, Project Managers, and Senior Project Engineers.
• Participating in updating the project schedule.
• Reading and entering data in a submittal log and creating submittal packages.
• Assisting in the development of procurement logs and tracking deliveries.
• Understanding how to navigate through Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Participating in the administration of project quality plans.
• Knowing the basics of MEPFS systems and assisting in the review of shop drawings.
• Attending meetings and having a thorough understanding of the content discussed.

We trust you are:

• Enrolled in a four-year degree program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.

Your strong work ethic speaks for itself by:

• Adding your own personal value to the PENTA team.
• Making a difference in the ultimate outcome of your internship experience.
• Setting personal, professional, and educational goals that are achievable during your internship.

Southern CA important internship details:

• Flexibility to commute to assigned jobsite
• Reliable transportation required
• Pay Range $20-25 hourly

The PENTA Building Group maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs, and market demands. The pay range may differ in other locations. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors and is in good faith and/or offer for this position. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.