Project Engineer Internship- Heavy Civil

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction invites applications for a Project Engineer - Internship in our Heavy Civil Division in Denver, CO. The program combines field and office experience and includes mentorship from experienced engineers to build technical and professional skills.

Interns will gain diversified on-the-job training, with the goal of evaluating potential for a future full-time role, and may participate in Summer 2027 schedule with mentorship and structured assignments.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior (highly preferred)
• Minimum GPA 2.75
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering
• Past construction work experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists Project Superintendents
• 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 Blue Stakes.
• Managing change order correspondence and tracking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Now offering a Project Engineer- Internship in our Heavy Civil Division in Denver, CO where the selected intern will experience training from experienced Corporate Project Engineers in fields such as Heavy Civil, Bridges, and Piling and Shoring.

Now offering a Project Engineer- Internship in our Heavy Civil Division in Denver, CO where the selected intern will experience training from experienced Corporate Project Engineers in fields such as Heavy Civil, Bridges, and Piling and Shoring.

We offer both field and office experience depending on the project. Our internships are with the goal to evaluate the candidate's potential as a possible future, full-time employee. We offer internships and opportunity to receive diversified training through on-the-job assignments using the technical skills acquired in college. Each intern will be assigned a mentor to help develop both technical and professional skills.

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:

• Assists Project Superintendents
• 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 Blue Stakes.
• Managing change order correspondence and tracking

Requirements

Position Requirements

• Junior or Senior (highly preferred)
• Minimum GPA 2.75
• 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.