Project Engineer Intern - Fall 27

Helix Electric Inc; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend or corporate apartment

Job summary

Helix Electric Inc. is offering a Project Engineer Intern opportunity that bridges field and office through hands-on project work and mentorship. You will contribute to planning, scheduling, budgeting, and close-out activities on diverse electrical construction projects.

The internship emphasizes learning the construction lifecycle, collaborating with project teams, and gaining exposure to procurement, learning Accubid, and BIM coordination while developing professional relationships.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in construction or engineering.
• Previous construction or internship experience preferred.
• Motivated with initiative and proactive mindset.
• Strong math basics for data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well across all levels of the organization.
• Committed to continuous improvement of processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with PMs, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors.
• Collaborate with superintendents to track materials and timing.
• Champion Helix safety culture on job sites.
• Assist with change orders and estimating using Accubid.
• Analyze subcontract agreements to understand scope and pricing.
• Support material and equipment procurement activities.
• Coordinate with BIM and assist in planning.
• Produce and maintain detailed project logs.
• Monitor quality control and safety compliance.
• Manage labor schedules with site teams.
• Create prefabricated assemblies for planning and delivery.
• Learn the trade on site to boost overall performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Basic math skills

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Construction Management

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Tools

Accubid

BIM software

Job 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 Intern 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.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE:

• 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 AND SKILLS:

• 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 $29.00 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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