Project Engineer Intern

70 Superior Construction Company Southeast, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

70 Superior Construction Company Southeast, LLC is seeking Project Engineer Interns for our Summer 2027 Internship Program. This internship supports the project management team on heavy civil and highway construction sites, with a focus on safe, profitable execution and hands-on learning.

You will coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers, track materials, manage documents, and assist with progress reporting while learning estimating, scheduling, and project controls.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field.
• Must be enrolled and taking at least one class in the upcoming semester.
• Must possess or obtain a valid state driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel between project site and corporate office.
• Knowledge of route surveying and scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the project management team with subcontractor and supplier coordination.
• Track materials and manage project documentation (submittals, RFIs, and change orders).
• Maintain files and provide progress reporting.
• Learn estimating, schedule planning, project controls, and project reporting.
• Interact with clients, managers, and employees professionally.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Willingness to learn

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction or Engineering

Enrollment in accredited college/university

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. 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 PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR MANAGER OR HUMAN RESOURCES. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources.

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 PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR MANAGER OR HUMAN RESOURCES. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources.

Superior Construction provides equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Superior Construction is an American family-owned and -operated infrastructure contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions with industry experts and leaders. First established in 1923 as the J Largura Company, the now fourth-generation family business evolved into Superior Construction by 1938. Throughout its history, the company’s foundation has always been building the infrastructure of America, successfully delivering projects across numerous delivery methods, with a specialty in design-build. Superior provides unique design solutions, forward-thinking technology, and a safe work environment to create the most value for clients, employees and the communities we serve.

Superior Construction provides equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Superior Construction is an American family-owned and -operated infrastructure contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions with industry experts and leaders. First established in 1923 as the J Largura Company, the now fourth-generation family business evolved into Superior Construction by 1938. Throughout its history, the company’s foundation has always been building the infrastructure of America, successfully delivering projects across numerous delivery methods, with a specialty in design-build. Superior provides unique design solutions, forward-thinking technology, and a safe work environment to create the most value for clients, employees and the communities we serve.