Project Engineer Intern: Real Impact + Relocation/Housing Support

Helix Electric Inc; Bell (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend or corporate apartment

Job summary

Helix Electric Inc. in Bell, CA invites motivated engineering students for a Project Engineer Internship. You will support the Project Manager, act as liaison between field and office, and contribute to scheduling, budgeting, and project coordination. This hands-on program emphasizes mentorship and real project impact.

Join Team Helix to develop skills across estimating, procurement, safety, and BIM collaboration while earning hourly pay and a path toward professional growth.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• Previous construction or internship experience preferred.
• Highly motivated with initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills with ability to calculate and analyze data.
• The ability to work well with all levels of the organization.

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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Analytical math skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

Accubid

BIM coordination

Job description

Helix Electric Inc. in Bell, CA invites motivated engineering students for a Project Engineer Internship. You will support the Project Manager, act as liaison between field and office, and contribute to scheduling, budgeting, and project coordination. This hands-on program emphasizes mentorship and real project impact.

Join Team Helix to develop skills across estimating, procurement, safety, and BIM collaboration while earning hourly pay and a path toward professional growth.