Project Engineer Internship - Innovations

U.S. Engineering; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Engineering's Summer Internship Program offers a full-time, 10–12-week experience from May through August 2027. Interns will gain hands-on exposure, earn competitive pay, and network with leaders while rotating through projects and site visits.

The Project Engineer Internship will support Project Managers with planning, coordination, and field activities, developing technical docs, and learning construction processes under experienced supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, construction science, architectural engineering, or similar preferred.
• Relevant technical or administrative experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing at a commercial, industrial, or institutional level.

Responsibilities

• Documentation: Assist in preparing technical documentation such as reports, RFIs, and submittals.
• Project Coordination: Support project engineers in coordinating project tasks, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure timely project delivery.
• Fieldwork: Participate in site visits and inspections to gather data, verify installations, and ensure adherence to design specifications.
• Problem-Solving: Aid in identifying and troubleshooting engineering issues during the design and implementation phases.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including electrical engineers, designers, and project managers to achieve project goals.
• Learning and Development: Take part in training sessions and workshops to enhance technical skills and knowledge in mechanical construction.
• Take project meeting minutes and document substitution requests.
• Assist Project Manager in the development and nurturing of client relationships.
• Prepare and maintain productivity reports.

Skills

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, Architectural Engineering, or similar preferred

Job description

The Summer Internship Program is a full-time, 10–12-week summer position from May through August 2027. As an intern, you’ll receive an exciting opportunity to acquire relevant work experience and work alongside our best and brightest. You will be paid competitively and get to network with our top leaders. Your experience will include an orientation, job walks and a community service event, just to name a few.

Project Engineer Internship

This role will gain hands‑on experience assisting a Project Managers with a variety project related function, including planning and coordinating onsite construction activities for designated projects, to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. This role offers a valuable opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real‑world challenges and work closely with experienced Project Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation: Assist in preparing technical documentation such as reports, RFI’s, and submittals.
• Project Coordination: Support project engineers in coordinating project tasks, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure timely project delivery.
• Fieldwork: Participate in site visits and inspections to gather data, verify installations, and ensure adherence to design specifications.
• Problem‑Solving: Aid in identifying and troubleshooting engineering issues during the design and implementation phases.
• Collaboration: Work with cross‑functional teams including electrical engineers, designers, and project managers to achieve project goals.
• Learning and Development: Take part in training sessions and workshops to enhance technical skills and knowledge in mechanical construction.

• Take project meeting minutes and document substitution requests.
• Assist Project Manager in the development and nurturing of client relationships.
• Prepare and maintain productivity reports.

Job Scope

Scope of work may vary, from working on one large project, to several smaller size projects.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, Architectural Engineering, or similar preferred.
• Relevant technical or administrative experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing at a commercial, industrial, or institutional level.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of construction engineering technology, processes, and standards.
• Team orientation and collaborative spirit.
• Self‑motivation: ability to drive results.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships.
• Basic level of business acumen.
• Ability to proactively identify potential problems and their solutions.

Physical and/or travel demands

• Travel to temporary assignments, or relocation may be required based on project needs and locations.
• Physical demands include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting. Position includes sitting and standing, use of telephone, keyboard, and computer monitor.

Benefits and Compensation

• The range for this position has been established at $19to $23 and is U.S. Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer‑employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

U.S.Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.