Project Engineer Intern - Fall 26

Helix Electric Inc; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend

Job summary

Helix Electric Inc is seeking a Project Engineer Intern to support our project teams on construction projects. You will work closely with the Project Manager, field crew, and office staff to learn planning, scheduling, budgeting, and estimating processes while gaining hands-on experience.

You will build relationships, track materials, support safety, assist with change orders, and coordinate with BIM and procurement.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• Previous construction or internship experience preferred.
• Strong initiative and motivation.
• Solid math skills for data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Good organizational skills and teamwork.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and define project objectives and planning.
• Track materials with vendors and coordinate with field teams.
• Champion safety culture and monitor jobsite safety.
• Assist with change orders and estimating using Accubid.
• Analyze subcontract agreements for scope and pricing.
• Support procurement of materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with BIM for coordination and planning.
• Maintain detailed job logs (transmittals, RFIs).
• Assist in quality control and labor scheduling.
• Aid in planning and delivery of prefabricated assemblies.
• Learn trades on site and contribute to company performance.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering/Architecture (related field)

Tools

Accubid

BIM tools

Job description

Description

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

Our Project Engineer assists their Project Manager on projects and is the liaison between the field and the office. In this role, the PE is responsible for defining the project's objectives by planning, executing and finalizing projects according to the schedule while keeping within the budget.

OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:

As an intern at Helix Electric you will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities that have a lasting impact on the projects you touch. This hands‑on approach to learning coupled with our top‑notch mentor program affords all Helix interns the opportunity to develop skills that ensure their continued growth well beyond graduation. Our University Relations Team is dedicated to ensuring all interns have an experience where they learn, grow, and contribute value. To provide a well‑rounded experience, all interns are exposed to a variety of project types, phases of construction, and project teams. Join Team Helix to empower people and power projects.

DUTIES & SCOPE:

• Develop relationships with project managers, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors to ensure a team approach and lay a foundation for building a career in the construction industry.
• Collaborate with superintendent to track material; maintains positive relationships with vendors for tracking, coordination, and close‑out purposes.
• Act as a champion of the Helix safety culture. Monitors and encourages jobsite safety and accident prevention.
• Engage in the Change Order process and is introduced to Accubid to assist with estimating.
• Partner with the project team to analyze subcontract agreements to better understand scope of work and project pricing.
• Involved with material and equipment procurement.
• Collaborate closely with the BIM department and is directly involved in the coordination and planning process.
• Produce and maintain detailed job logs (transmittals, submittals, RFIs).
• Exposure to and monitoring of quality control.
• Manage labor schedules by working closely with superintendents and project managers.
• Create and order prefabricated assemblies to assist in planning and on time delivery.
• Walk jobs, learn the trade inside and out, and utilize knowledge to enhance overall company performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program such as Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous construction or internship experience preferred.
• Highly motivated with a tendency to take initiative.
• Basic math skills with ability to calculate and analyze data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• The ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
• A mindset for making continuous improvements of department processes.

The starting hourly base pay for this role is between USD $21.00 and $24.00 per hour. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits. Helix Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Relocation assistance
• Housing stipend or corporate apartment

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