Project Engineer Intern: Hands-on Construction & Impact

Fortis Construction, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Construction, Inc. offers an internship program for aspiring Project Engineers to gain hands-on site experience and shadow roles across the project team.

As an intern, you will operate as a liaison among subcontractors, design professionals, inspectors, and the project manager, handling documentation, procurement tasks, and coordination activities to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in college and pursuing a degree or relevant coursework.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to work on site at construction projects and shadow roles as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between subcontractors, design team, inspectors and the project manager to facilitate a safe, well-coordinated project.
• Own specific scopes from drawings issued through subcontractor buyout, construction, startup and turnover.
• Assist with procurement, document control, RFIs, change orders and contracts administration.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Education

Active college student

Job description

Fortis Construction, Inc. offers an internship program for aspiring Project Engineers to gain hands-on site experience and shadow roles across the project team.

As an intern, you will operate as a liaison among subcontractors, design professionals, inspectors, and the project manager, handling documentation, procurement tasks, and coordination activities to support successful project delivery.