Seattle Project Engineer Intern — Paid, Hands-On Summer 2027

Venture General Contracting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

On-site parking

Commuter benefits

On-site gym

Job summary

Venture General Contracting is seeking Project Engineer Interns for Summer 2027 in Seattle. You’ll support field operations and the project management team on active construction projects, gaining exposure to estimating, scheduling, procurement, and closeout processes across Puget Sound.

You’ll work with Project Managers and Superintendents and learn how projects move from planning through construction and closeout, while building your professional network and practical construction skills.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in, or early acceptance into, an engineering, construction management, or related degree program at a four-year college or university.
• Demonstrated work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• A self-motivated approach and interest in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations on your assigned project.
• Assist with the engineering of one or more scopes of work.
• Review shop drawings for coordination with trades and contract documents.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and bid preparation.
• Support change order pricing and RFI submittals.
• Assist with preparing bid packages for subcontractors.
• Help maintain project management files, logs, and documentation.
• Track materials and help ensure correct quantities arrive on schedule.
• Assist with project schedules and subcontractor coordination.
• Support tracking of project costs, expenditures, and subcontractor payments.
• Assemble project closeout information, including as-builts and warranties.
• Participate in other engineering and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion & confidentiality

Self-motivation

Education

Engineering/CM degree program

Job description

Venture General Contracting is seeking Project Engineer Interns for Summer 2027 in Seattle. You’ll support field operations and the project management team on active construction projects, gaining exposure to estimating, scheduling, procurement, and closeout processes across Puget Sound.

You’ll work with Project Managers and Superintendents and learn how projects move from planning through construction and closeout, while building your professional network and practical construction skills.