Project Engineer Intern – Summer 2027 (Folsom, CA) (Req #: 383)

Goodfellow Bros Inc; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Goodfellow Bros Inc in Folsom, CA invites a Project Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. Under supervision of a Project Engineer or Estimator, you will assist with construction duties, plan checks, and document control while gaining hands-on experience on real projects.

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering, have legal work authorization in the US, and hold a valid driver's license; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related major.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager/Project Engineers/Estimators with construction-related duties.
• Track work hour utilization and productivity.
• Maintain file/library of material suppliers, labor laws, rental rates, and subcontractors.
• Assist in change order preparations, plan checking, document control, quality control and safety monitoring.
• Prepare cost breakdowns and assist in monthly invoices.

Skills

Legal work authorization

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Job description

Position Title: Project Engineer Intern – Summer 2027 (Folsom, CA) (Req #: 383)

Location: Folsom, CA

Job Category: Internships

Date Posted: 09/16/2026

Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.00

Position Description

Founded in 1921, Goodfellow Bros. (GBI) is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned heavy‑civil contractor with operations across the West Coast and Hawaii. For more than 100 years, we have built our reputation on professionalism, integrity, and a deep commitment to the people, businesses, and communities we serve.

At GBI, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are excited to welcome a Project Engineer Intern to our Folsom, CA team for summer 2027. Our office division locations are in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, and the Hawaiian Islands.

Position Summary

As an Engineering Intern, you have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and training in a real‑world setting. Under supervision of a Project Engineer, Project Manager or Estimator, you will be assisting with construction‑related duties including layout, form design, and subcontract monitoring. You will also be assisting in change order preparations, plan checking, document control, quality control and safety monitoring. This experience will help you to learn what a GBI project engineer does on a daily basis.

Essential Functions

1. Assist Project Manager/Project Engineers/Estimators with all construction related duties. Perform a variety of physical and mental tasks on construction projects.


2. Assist Project Engineer and Project Manager in tracking work hour utilization and productivity.


3. Maintain up‑to‑date file or library of material suppliers, current labor laws, equipment rental rates and qualified subcontractors by category.


4. May assist field personnel in a variety of manual tasks on construction projects.


5. Order suppliers and other materials, as needed.


6. May coordinate material deliveries and subcontract work in accordance with progress schedule and adjust as necessary due to changes.


7. May resolve or assist Project Engineer and/or Project Manager in resolving, design and detail problems with owners, design agencies, suppliers and subcontractors.


8. May attend subcontractor job meetings and other construction meetings


9. Prepare cost breakdown, reviews with Project Engineer and Project Manager for concurrence and makes adjustments as necessary.


10. Prepare periodic completion data for job cost report and monitor printouts to correct posting and other errors.


11. Prepare data for monthly invoices, forced account sheets, pay estimates, monthly increases, back‑charges, if applicable, and submits to Project Engineer and/or Project Manager in a timely manner.


12. Assure that details and submittals are received, submitted and processed. Supervise submittal of control data.


13. Prepare special reports as requested by Project Engineer and/or Project Manager.


14. Review timecards daily and communicate any discrepancies to the payroll clerk.


15. Answer the phones and performs other clerical work (such as screening telephone calls, taking accurate messages, faxing, copying and filing).

Compensation and Benefits

1. 12‑week paid internships with pay range of $22 to $27 hourly.


2. Cell phone reimbursement is provided.


3. Mileage reimbursement is provided for eligible business related travel.


4. If eligible, we offer full‑time hourly non‑exempt employees and their families, medical, dental and vision coverage, plus wellness incentives and limited paid sick leave.

Position Requirements

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Knowledge

1. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the US without employer sponsorship.


2. Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related major, from an accredited university


3. Travel may be required.


4. Valid driver’s license is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.