Project Engineer Internship- Heavy Civil

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers a Summer 2027 internship in Lubbock, TX, with mentorship and diversified on‑the‑job training to evaluate potential for a future full‑time role.

Interns will be assigned a mentor to develop both technical and professional skills, under supervision of project management and field staff. Position focuses on assisting project superintendents, handling document start-up, CPM updates, schedule distribution, site inspections, and field operations support, with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Superintendents
• Assist in public relations, claims, subcontractor back charges, and force account work
• Process all documents required to start-up project as outlined in project checklist
• Update and maintain CPM under direction of PM
• Monthly schedule distribution to field and subcontractors
• Schedule survey and inspections for field operations
• Update and maintain as-Built drawings if required
• Track quantities to ensure accurate payment by Owner
• Manage Blue Stakes and change order correspondence and tracking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

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)

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.