Project Engineer Intern: Hands-On Construction Experience

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. offers a Project Engineer Internship on a live project within your geographic region, reporting to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on-site.

The program provides hands-on experience to apply engineering and leadership skills in real-world construction settings. Intern duties vary by education and project status and may include coordination, scheduling support, documentation, procurement, and safety oversight to help develop practical, on-site

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or construction discipline.
• Interest in pursuing a career in construction/project management.
• Basic understanding of construction principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team with general contract and subcontract administration.
• Exposure to construction scheduling.
• Material & Equipment procurement and expediting.
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination.
• Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination.
• Participation in project coordination meetings and documentation.
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment.
• Maintenance of As-Built plans.
• Exposure to quality control in field and shop.
• Monitor and document job-site safety and accident prevention.

Skills

Interest in Construction/PM

Construction principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/ME/EE

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. offers a Project Engineer Internship on a live project within your geographic region, reporting to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on-site.

The program provides hands-on experience to apply engineering and leadership skills in real-world construction settings. Intern duties vary by education and project status and may include coordination, scheduling support, documentation, procurement, and safety oversight to help develop practical, on-site