Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Sully-Miller Holding Co.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sully-Miller Contracting Co. is seeking a Project Engineer Intern to support the project team and gain practical experience in project management. The role focuses on assisting with planning, tracking costs, documentation, and collaboration across teams in a dynamic construction environment.

Active enrollment in an engineering degree is required, with strong communication, organizational, and math skills essential to succeed in this internship. Competitive compensation is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing an engineering degree or related field.
• Strong organization and communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data handling basics.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning sessions to understand scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Assist team members in executing project tasks and hitting milestones.
• Prepare for and take notes at pre-job and weekly meetings.
• Provide updates on project status in weekly meetings and flag challenges.
• Assist with tracking project costs via timesheets and cost reports.
• Maintain cost reports and billing quantities.
• Organize and manage project documentation, contracts, change orders, and correspondence.
• Keep detailed logs of daily activities and progress.
• Scan, index, and organize files for project reference.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Pressure management

Math skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

MS Office proficiency

Independent & collaborative

Education

Engineering degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California, is a company with over 100 years in the construction industry. Since 1923, Sully-Miller has become one of the premier construction contractors in Southern California, building much of the region's infrastructure including airports, seaports, rail and intermodal, military/federal, roads, highways, and specialty projects. To learn more about Sully-Miller Contracting Co. visit www.sully-miller.com. The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com.

Compensation

$26 per hour

Job Summary

The Project Engineer Intern will support the project team by assisting with various operational tasks while gaining practical experience in business practices and project management.

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning sessions to understand project scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Assist team members in the execution of project tasks and activities, contributing to project milestones
• Prepare for and participate in pre-job and weekly meetings, taking notes on key discussion and action items
• Provide updates on project status in weekly meetings, highlighting progress and any challenges faced
• Assist with tracking project costs through timesheets, weekly quantities and job cost reports
• Assist with maintaining both cost report and billing quantities
• Organize and maintain project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and correspondence
• Keep detailed logs of project activities, including daily reports of work performed and progress made
• Scan, index, and organize documents and files for project reference
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Must be actively working towards a college degree in engineering or a related field

Skills

• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively and be flexible
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines and process projects quickly
• Basic math skills with the ability to calculate and analyze data
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough and accurate in all aspects of work
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization
• Must possess a mindset for making continuous improvements of department processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to utilize hands and fingers in order to type and carry reports should the need require
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands throughout the workday should the need arise
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch should the need arise
• Ability to sit for a long period of time, possibly more than 90% of the workday
• Ability to see clearly or with assistance via necessary correction

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document.

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