Summer 2027 Construction Project Engineer Intern

McGrath RentCorp; Bingham Farms (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on training

Present to leaders

Real-world projects

Company networking

Balanced culture

Job summary

McGrath RentCorp is seeking a Construction Services Intern for a 10-week summer program in Michigan. You will assist project engineers and managers with documentation, schedules, and field activities while learning to manage budgets and ensure quality on active projects.

Hybrid work arrangement with 2–3 on-site days per week. The program runs June 1 to August 6, 2027, offering mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities to present work to leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college and pursuing an undergraduate degree with ≥2 years completed.
• Classified as a junior and expected to enter senior year after internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Field of study: Construction Management, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or related.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects.
• Support documentation, schedules, meeting notes, submittals, RFIs, and reporting.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to monitor progress and safety.
• Track project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and open items using project management tools.
• Coordinate information among internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and project partners.
• Maintain accurate project files and prepare status updates and closeout documents.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Proactivity

Team collaboration

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Undergraduate enrolled

Junior class, senior year expected

GPA 3.0+

Construction/Civil/Architectural field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The specific pay rate and level will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience and location.

MAKE SUMMER 2027 COUNT.

Spend 10 weeks gaining real-world experience, building your skills, making meaningful connections, and contributing to work that matters. Our Summer 2027 Internship Program runs June 1 through August 6, 2027, giving you the opportunity to learn, grow, and see where your career could take you.

A Day in the Life

As Construction Services' summer intern, you will work alongside project engineers and construction managers to help move projects from planning through execution. You will apply your classroom knowledge to project documentation, schedules, site activities, budgets, and quality requirements. One day, you might update a project schedule or submittal log, and the next, you could participate in a site visit, document progress, or help resolve a coordination issue.

Work arrangement: Hybrid, with 2 to 3 on-site days each week; final office location will be confirmed.

What You'll Do

• Serve as our Construction Project Engineer Intern.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects.
• Support project engineers and managers with documentation, schedules, meeting notes, submittals, requests for information, and reporting.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to monitor progress and reinforce safety and quality expectations.
• Track project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and open items using project management tools.
• Coordinate information among internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and other project partners.
• Help maintain accurate project files and prepare status updates, closeout documents, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with your team, ask thoughtful questions, and follow through on commitments.
• Perform other duties and project work as assigned.

About McGrath

What started as a small business more than 47 years ago has grown into a nearly $1 billion publicly traded company (Nasdaq: MGRC) with more than 1,300 employees and five dynamic businesses: Mobile Modular, Mobile Modular Portable Storage, TRS-RenTelco, Enviroplex, and Kitchens To Go. Our success is built on innovation, an entrepreneurial spirit, strong values, and exceptional people.

McGrath delivers modular solutions that help businesses, schools, and communities solve space and infrastructure challenges with speed and confidence. We provide ready-to-deploy buildings, portable storage, specialized equipment, commercial kitchens, electric vehicle charging solutions, and solutions designed for data center campuses. Through TRS-RenTelco, we provide electronic test equipment from leading global brands. Together, our businesses help customers operate smarter, scale faster, and achieve lasting results.

Must Haves

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing an undergraduate degree, with at least two years of undergraduate study completed.
• Currently classified as a junior and expected to enter senior year after the internship.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Field of study: Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Resourceful, motivated, and comfortable learning in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Highly organized, adaptable, self-motivated, and proactive.
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset and openness to feedback.

Nice to Haves

• Coursework in construction methods, estimating, scheduling, project controls, safety, structures, or building systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar construction tools is helpful but not required.
• Prior construction, field, facilities, or project coordination experience.

Why This Role Rocks

You will gain exposure to real construction projects and learn how safety, schedule, cost, quality, and customer commitments come together in the field.

Program Perks

• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals.
• Hands-on training and meaningful project work.
• Opportunities to present your work to company leaders.
• Real-world experience that extends beyond the classroom.
• Connections across McGrath and its family of businesses.
• A supportive workplace where you matter and emotional intelligence is valued alongside technical ability.
• At McGrath, we do not just build spaces. We build opportunities.

Here, YOU Matter is more than a phrase. We empower employees to make an impact through collaboration, creativity, and integrity. Our teams benefit from professional growth and a culture rooted in balance, inclusion, and innovation.

Physical Requirements & Role Expectations

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently use computers, keyboards, mice, telephones, and other technology required for the role.
• Ability to read information on computer screens and maintain attention to detail while completing assigned tasks.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, lifting, or movement within an office, home office, field location, or other work environment, as required.

The physical requirements described are representative of those that may be required to perform the essential functions of the role. Requirements may vary by position, location, work environment, and business needs. McGrath may modify job duties and requirements as business needs change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Hiring Requirements

Pre-employment screenings are conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended, in accordance with fair hiring laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. At this time, McGrath does not sponsor employment visas or provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future. McGrath uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

AI Use in Our Interview Process

You are welcome to use artificial intelligence tools to prepare in advance for our interview process. During interviews, candidates should respond based on their own knowledge, experience, and perspective without real-time assistance from artificial intelligence or another person. This supports an authentic conversation and consistent evaluation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know.

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