Project Engineer Intern: Field-to-Office Planner

Helix Electric Inc; Bell (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend or corporate apartment

Job summary

Helix Electric Inc. offers a Project Engineer Intern role where you will support project managers, act as a bridge between field and office, and learn the lifecycle from planning to execution within budget.

You will gain hands-on experience across materials, safety, procurement, and BIM coordination while contributing to real project outcomes. You will be exposed to change orders, subcontract analysis, and detailed documentation, with mentorship and growth opportunities tailored to your

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Basic math skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree student in Construction Management / EE / CE / AE

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Helix Electric Inc. offers a Project Engineer Intern role where you will support project managers, act as a bridge between field and office, and learn the lifecycle from planning to execution within budget.

You will gain hands-on experience across materials, safety, procurement, and BIM coordination while contributing to real project outcomes. You will be exposed to change orders, subcontract analysis, and detailed documentation, with mentorship and growth opportunities tailored to your