Project Engineer Intern

Cache Valley Electric Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Hands-on experience and mentorship

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects

Job summary

Cache Valley Electric Company in Salt Lake City is seeking motivated and hard-working Summer Project Engineering Interns. This role offers invaluable hands-on experience in supporting electrical construction projects, including planning, estimating, and site oversight.

Interns will collaborate with project managers and engineers, gaining real-world construction management insights while ensuring technical accuracy and contributing to project documentation. Flexibility and a commitment to learning are essential for this dynamic opportunity.

Qualifications

• Current valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Availability to work 40+ hours/week during the summer.
• Ability to pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and coordination for electrical construction projects.
• Assist with reviewing specifications and project documentation.
• Help prepare cost estimates and monitor project timelines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Flexibility

Education

Pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, construction management, civil engineering, or related fields

Job description

CVE is seeking motivated and hard-working Summer Project Engineering Interns to join our team. This internship provides hands‑on experience supporting electrical construction projects, including project planning, coordination, estimating, material management, documentation, and site oversight.

As a Project Engineering Intern, you will assist experienced project managers, engineers, estimators and teams with a variety of office and field tasks while learning industry best practices. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world construction management experience in a safe, collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

What you’ll learn and do:

• Support project planning, coordination and execution for electrical construction projects under guidance from project managers and project engineers.
• Assist with reviewing specifications, ensuring technical accuracy, and contributing to project documentation (e.g. change orders, RFIs, submittals).
• Aid in material sourcing, purchasing, inventory tracking, and delivery coordination to meet project schedules.
• Help prepare cost estimates by gathering data, obtaining quotes, reviewing bids, and supporting accurate project pricing.
• Participate in monitoring project timelines, budgets, quality control and worksite coordination during site visits/inspections.
• Collaborate with team members across departments (engineering, procurement, estimating, project management, field teams) and external partners like contractors and vendors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Perform general support tasks such as organizing data, preparing reports, and contributing to team efforts on significant construction projects.

What you bring:

• Current valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Availability to work 40+ hours/ week during the summer period
• Flexibility to be assigned to various project sites/locations in Utah
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively
• Enthusiasm, willingness to learn and a strong work ethic
• Ideal candidates are students pursuing degrees in electrical engineering, construction management, civil engineering, or related fields (or those seeking hands‑on experience in project engineering and management)

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Hands‑on experience and mentorship from experienced crews in a dynamic office and project environments
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful construction projects

How to apply:

Qualified candidates can apply here, or by emailing a resume to [e-mail]. CVE is an equal opportunity employer.