Project Engineer Intern - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ryan Companies in Atlanta, GA is offering a Project Engineer Intern position for 2027. The internship runs May–August, Spring Co‑op January–August, or Fall Co‑op May–December.

You will assist the project team, learning construction industry processes, budgets, scheduling, and safety while aligning with Ryan's policies.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor's in construction engineering/management, be able to work 40 hours weekly for at least three months, and read contracts and drawings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering/management or related field
• Able to work 40 hours/week for at least a three-month term
• Knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control methods
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Ability to read and understand contracts, specs, and drawings
• Clear oral and written communication

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of budgets, cost accounting, invoices, contracts, and change orders
• Develop understanding of job-site coordination, scheduling, quality control and safety

Skills

Budgeting

Estimating

Math skills

Contracts

Communication

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree

Job description

Ryan Companies has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Project Engineer Intern.

This position is available in 2027 as a summer internship running from May–August, or a Spring Co‑op running from January–August, or a Fall Co‑op running from May–December.

As a Project Engineer Intern, you will assist the project team in the completion of designated projects while focusing on learning construction industry processes, procedures, and Ryan business policies.

What you will do

• Gain a working understanding of budgets, cost accounting, invoices, contracts, and change orders.
• Develop a first‑hand understanding of job‑site coordination, scheduling, quality control and safety.

Qualifications and requirements

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering/management or a closely related field and within 18 months of graduating.
• Be able to work 40 hours a week for at least a three‑month term.
• Have a general knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control methods.
• Have the ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Possess the ability to read and understand contracts, specifications and architectural and engineering drawings.
• Communicate clearly orally and in writing.

Eligibility

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Equal Opportunity

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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