Project Engineer Intern

The Raymond Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 9,919,000 - 14,878,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Executive exposure

Comprehensive training

10-week program

Job summary

The Raymond Group invites applications for its 2027 Summer Internship Program in our San Diego office. This full-time, fully paid 10-week internship runs from late May to mid-August 2027.

You will be paired with a 1-to-1 mentor and work across project administration, lifecycle support, and on-site exposure. You will tailor placement to align with your interests in project management, estimating, or other business units, gaining hands-on experience and direct access to executives for feedback and

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Construction Management or Engineering degree (GPA 2.5+) or have two years of construction field experience.
• Experience collaborating in a team and learning on the job.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project documents.

Responsibilities

• Support project administration and operations, including contract reviews and submittals.
• Assist with project lifecycles from take-offs to close-out documentation.
• Help track master schedules to meet cost, safety, and quality targets.
• Attend internal meetings to observe decision-making and team coordination.
• Visit active sites to see craftsmanship in action and verify plan execution.
• Participate in safety walks and quality inspections with experts.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree (pursuing)

GPA 2.5+

Two years construction field experience

Tools

Blueprint reading

Job description

Description

Application Deadline: December 4, 2026

Make The Choice to Shape Your Future: An Extraordinary Summer Internship Awaits!

The Raymond Group has been building the future since 1936. What began as one of Southern California's original lath and plaster companies has grown into one of the wall and ceiling industry's leading full-service, design-assist, specialty finish, and theming contractors. As a third-generation, female-led family business and Certified WBE, we are the oldest active contractor on the West Coast. From the first planned residential communities in the country to iconic projects globally, we continue to build on a 90-year legacy of excellence.

Our passion is as strong today as it was nearly a century ago - not just for building unique and exciting projects but in supporting the growth and development of our team. We have cultivated a collaborative, family-oriented workplace where every employee can thrive, feel like they truly belong, and achieve true work-life balance. Our core values - respect, integrity, trust, and teamwork - are the foundation of our culture.

Why settle for ordinary ... when you can work for an extraordinary company? Launch your future with Raymond and be a vital part of an award-winning organization that has earned over 150 industry awards in the last decade alone.

Real responsibility.

Dedicated mentorship.

Unmatched experience.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are now accepting applications for our 2027 Summer Internship Program in our San Diego office (proudly awarded Top Workplace status!). This full-time, fully paid summer position runs for 10 weeks from late May to mid-August 2027.

As a Project Engineer Intern, you will not sit on the sidelines. We tailor your placement prior to your start date to match your specific career interests - whether that is in project management, estimating, or another business unit. Depending on the track, you will work out of the office, on active commercial jobsites, or a mix of both. No matter what your area of focus is, you will work directly with a dedicated team and have a personally assigned 1-to-1 mentor to act as your coach, provide regular feedback, and ensure you gain marketable, real-world experience.

The internship concludes with a final professional review of your time at Raymond. This gives you a direct opportunity to step into a professional conversation with our Executive and Operations Team to share exactly what you achieved over the summer.

Typical Responsibilities

Depending on your specific role and department placement, your summer experience may include activities such as:

• Project Administration & Operations: Participating in contract reviews, processing submittals, managing RFI logs, and assisting with purchase orders and change orders.
• Project Lifecycle: Contributing to initial project take-offs and compiling final project close-out documentation.
• Planning & Scheduling: Assisting our professionals in tracking and maintaining master schedules to ensure cost, safety, and quality benchmarks are met.
• Team Collaboration: Attending internal operational and departmental meetings to see firsthand how decisions are made.
• Field Exposure: Visiting active project construction sites to see our specialty craftsmanship in action and watch our planning become a reality.
• Quality & Safety Walks: Reviewing active project sites to observe safety standards and conduct quality-control inspections alongside our experts.

What We Offer

• A 10-Week Program: Our internship is a competitive, full-time, and fully paid summer position.
• Custom Placement: We align your summer work with your specific career interests so you can test out a path that matches your long-term professional goals.
• Executive Exposure: Direct access to network with, learn from, and present to top management and executive leadership at Raymond.
• 1-to-1 Mentorship: You are paired with a dedicated mentor who acts as your direct coach, answers your questions, and provides regular, constructive feedback.
• Comprehensive Training: We provide on-the-job and technical training designed to build a solid professional foundation.
• Real Responsibility: Joining an active project or departmental team, you will be given meaningful, high-impact responsibilities while also working with others on solving the real-world operational challenges we navigate every day.
• Professional Skills Development: Working directly with executive leadership, mentors, and HR professionals, you will refine the critical skills needed to successfully transition from the classroom to your chosen career.
• Future Consideration: High-performing interns join our elite talent pipeline and are evaluated for potential full-time opportunities upon graduation.

Requirements

Program Eligibility: What We Look For

The Essentials (Required)

• Education or Experience: Actively pursuing a Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent degree (GPA of 2.5 or higher) OR possess at least two (2) years of construction field experience.
• Collaborative Mindset: A strong enthusiasm for learning the business and a team-first attitude ready to work alongside any group.

Great to Have (Preferred)

• Field Exposure: Prior experience working on a commercial construction site.
• Safety Mindset: Completion of OSHA 10-hour training or equivalent safety programs.
• Technical Skills: The ability to read blueprints.

EEO/Vet/Disabled.