Project Engineer Intern

Core Builders; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Builders, a premier general contractor in California, seeks a Project Engineer Intern to support the project team with document control, coordination, and QA. You will work with Project Engineers and Managers to learn day-to-day operations from both office and field perspectives.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and possess strong communication and organizational skills, with familiarity in MS Office, Procore, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Bluebeam.
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and maintaining submittal and RFI logs.
• Help track submittals and RFIs using Procore.
• Support meeting documentation including agendas and minutes.
• Redline plans with RFIs, ASIs, and OSIs.
• Help create PDF exhibits for coordination.
• Assist with updating project binders (e.g., Scope, RFI, Permit).
• Participate in construction meetings such as OAC, Preconstruction, and Mock-Up.
• Support procurement coordination and delivery tracking.
• Provide updates and take daily progress photos.
• Assist with distributing follow-up correspondence and documentation.
• Communicate proactively with site and office teams.
• Demonstrate punctuality and a collaborative spirit.
• Learn construction safety practices (e.g., OSHA 30).
• Develop written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Reading drawings

Education

Pursuing degree in Construction Management

Pursuing degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

About CORE Builders:

CORE Builders is a premier general contractor known for delivering high-quality construction projects on time with a commitment to excellence, safety, client satisfaction, and our Vision of Success. We specialize in a variety of construction projects, from rehabilitation projects, affordable housing, and large-scale developments. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and collaborative culture.

Position Summary:

As a Project Engineer Intern, you will support the project team in managing administrative and engineering functions related to document control, coordination, and quality assurance. This internship offers hands-on experience in construction project management, working closely with Project Engineers and Managers to learn the day-to-day operations of a project from the office and field perspectives.

Document Control & Coordination

• Assist with creating and maintaining submittal and RFI logs
• Help track submittals and RFIs using Procore
• Support meeting documentation including agendas and minutes
• Redline plans with RFIs, ASIs, and OSIs

Project Support

• Help create PDF exhibits for coordination
• Assist with updating project binders (e.g., Scope, RFI, Permit)
• Participate in construction meetings such as OAC, Preconstruction, and Mock-Up
• Support procurement coordination and delivery tracking

Communication & Documentation

• Provide updates and take daily progress photos
• Assist with distributing follow-up correspondence and documentation
• Communicate proactively with site and office teams

Professional Development

• Demonstrate punctuality and a collaborative spirit
• Learn construction safety practices (e.g., OSHA 30)
• Develop written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand construction documents
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Bluebeam
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and contribute

Additional Information

• This is a summer internship position expected to run approximately 9 to 12 weeks, depending on the intern's start date. Internships will typically begin in May or June and conclude in August.

• This is an hourly internship position.
• Local candidates only; relocation is not available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Anticipated Hourly Rate:

$30.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

CORE Builders is an equal opportunity employer. CORE Builders shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.