Project Engineer Internship- Heavy Civil

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking a Project Engineer Intern for our Heavy Civil division. You will assist in project startup, document processing, CPM updates, scheduling, and field coordination under the guidance of a project manager.

We prefer juniors or seniors pursuing a Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering, with prior construction experience preferred. Summer 2027 internship runs May–August, with possible part-time hours during fall/winter while in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering
• Junior or Senior (highly preferred)
• Past construction work experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting in public relations, claims, subcontractor back charges, and force account work
• Processing all documents required to start-up project as outlined in project checklist
• Update and maintain C.P.M. under direction of P.M.
• Monthly schedule distribution to field and subcontractors
• Schedule survey and inspections for field operations
• Update and maintain as-Built drawings if required
• Tracking quantities to ensure accurate payment by Owner
• Managing change order correspondence and tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer Internship- Heavy Civil

Project Engineer Internship- Heavy Civil

Date Posted: 09/08/2026

Location: Denver, CO

Salary Interval: Hourly

Pay Range: $19.00 - $25.00

Internship Work Schedule:

Summer 2027 (May – August) Monday – Friday.

7:00AM to 5:30PM (working hours could be different)

**Possible nighttime operations, depending on project

**Possible part-time work during fall/winter semester (while attending school)

Pay for this position is starting at $19.00 an hour and goes up to $25.00 an hour DOE

Position Description

Interns will be expected to assist in:

• Assisting in public relations, claims, subcontractor back charges, and force account work
• Processing all documents required to start-up project as outlined in project checklist.
• Update and maintain C.P.M. under direction of P.M.
• Monthly schedule distribution to field and subcontractors.
• Schedule survey and inspections for field operations.
• Update and maintain as-Built drawings if required.
• Tracking quantities to ensure accurate payment by Owner.
• Managing change order correspondence and tracking

Position Requirements

Requirements

• Junior or Senior (highly preferred)
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering
• Past construction work experience is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.