Project Engineer Intern (SoCal)

Blach Construction; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid vacation (3 weeks to 4 weeks)

Holidays and sick leave

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with company match

Profit-sharing

Long-term disability insurance

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Education assistance

Annual wellness stipend

Credit union membership

Professional affiliations

Job summary

Blach Construction is seeking a Project Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Southern California. You will collaborate with the project team to plan and coordinate required documentation, supporting the Project Manager and Engineer to meet quality, safety, schedule and cost targets.

You will work with architects, consultants, subcontractors, clients and inspectors to resolve issues promptly, while developing in a hands-on construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in-progress.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office).
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Extreme attention to detail, highly organized.
• Proactive, takes initiative and eager to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solver, solutions-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Team to plan and coordinate project documentation.
• Support Project Manager to ensure quality, safety, schedule and cost goals.
• Coordinate with Architects, Consultants, Subcontractors, Clients and Inspectors.
• Take meeting minutes and distribute; capture regular progress photos.
• Assist with submittals, RFIs, and project close-out activities.
• Maintain project records, archives, and as-built drawings.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in-progress

Job description

Entry-Level Position Available (Summer 2027)

Title: Project Engineer Intern

Reports to: Project Manager/Project Engineer

Summary of Position: As a key team member, the Project Engineer Intern is responsible for working with their Project Team(s) to plan and coordinate the successful execution of required project documentation, as well as assist the Project Manager and Project Engineer to ensure that the quality, safety, schedule, and cost expectations of the project are achieved. The Project Engineer Intern will work with Architects, Consultants, Subcontractors, Clients, and Inspectors to resolve issues in a timely manner for all stakeholders.

Typical Duties:

Project Preparation and Set‑up

• Review project drawings and specifications to learn all aspects of the project
• Create Submittal Register from project specifications and drawings
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Superintendent to conduct a review of project SWPPP requirements, permitting needs, and site logistics
• Collaborate with the Project Team to prepare and distribute bid packages and maintain continual communication with potential bidders
• Coordinate and prepare Agenda, including reference documents, for Subcontractor Pre-Bid Meetings
• Coordinate with the Project Team to order and post-construction documents
• Create Visitor Sign-In and Safety Orientation QR codes, and coordinate with the Superintendent & Safety Team to complete the Site Safety Binder

Project Construction

• Coordinate with the Project Team to ensure receipt of executed Subcontract Agreements, required Certificates of Insurance, Payment & Performance Bonds, Certified Payroll, and Safety documentation as needed
• Coordinate with Project Team to ensure the distribution of required project information, such as pre-lien information, project directories, etc.
• Assist the Project Team to process, and distribute Potential Change Items, Subcontract Change Orders and Owner Change Orders as requested
• Review and process Requests for Information (RFIs) against Construction Documents
• Conduct a thorough review of all incoming Subcontractor submittals against the Construction Documents. Work with Subcontractors, if corrections are needed, and process
• Coordinate with Project Team to create and compile various reports and information as needed for project meetings
• Take meeting minutes and distribute as required
• Take regular progress photos and archive electronically
• Work with Project Team to ensure appropriate archiving of project records
• Maintain as-built record drawings and update with applicable RFI/ASI/IBs issued by the Architect
• Walk the site regularly and work with our project Superintendent to familiarize yourself with the coordination and progress of the trades
• Provide on-site support for Subcontractors, Architect, and Inspectors as needed
• Greet and assist all visitors to the site to ensure Blach visitor and safety policies are met
• Perform related work as assigned by the Project Team

Project Close‑Out

• Create close-out register from project specifications & drawings
• Coordinate with Project Team to complete the close-out of projects by collecting all required documents, in preparation of Owner turnover
• File appropriate documentation to complete project close-out with DSA & SWPPP as required

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in-progress
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office)
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Extreme attention to detail, highly organized
• Proactive, takes initiative on all projects, possesses a willingness to learn and develop in their professional career
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solver, solutions-oriented, creative

Location:

Southern California (Orange County or Greater Los Angeles Area)

Position Status:

Summer intern, regular business hours (40 hours a week), non-exempt

Compensation:

• Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package, including a highly competitive base salary, an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service), holidays, and sick leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit-sharing
• Long-term disability insurance
• Cash bonuses based on performance
• Professional development
• Education assistance
• Credit union membership
• Annual wellness stipend
• Professional affiliations
• Many other benefits

The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members and invests a tremendous amount in their growth and development.

About Blach Construction:

Named as the #1 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area in 2019 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times and one of the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the United States in 2013 and 2016, Blach Construction is a financially stable, award-winning, mid-sized general building contractor and construction manager headquartered in San Jose with operations throughout the greater Bay Area and Los Angeles region.

Additional Information:

Blach offers an outstanding benefits package, which you can read about on the company website, as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are encouraged and supported. For more information, check out the company’s website at www.blach.com.

Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.