Summer 2027 Construction Project Engineer Intern

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking current college students for a Summer Internship Program in Cincinnati. This 12-week immersive experience runs May 17 to August 6, 2027, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to senior leaders.

Applicants must have work authorization in the United States without visa sponsorship. Under the tutelage of project managers, interns will assist in project execution, bid processes, meetings, equipment orders, and closeout activities, gaining real-world facility

Qualifications

• Construction or engineering majors actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0.
• Highly motivated student with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in executing essential duties such as pre-remodel checklists and as-built drawings.
• Support contractor bid processes.
• Attend weekly capital project meetings and coordinate equipment orders.
• Assist with scheduling deliveries and tracking equipment orders.
• Support store fixture installation management.
• Assist with project closeout including punch lists and final invoicing.
• Coordinate reviews of plans with technical staff.
• Review proposed change orders for validity.
• Review architecture plans for completeness and standards compliance.
• Participate in department meetings and internships final presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Construction Management or Engineering majors

Active student pursuing a degree

Job description

Job Description

Are you a dynamic creative thinker with a passion for food? Are you eager to gain hands‑on experience in a fast paced innovative environment? Are you looking for an internship where you can utilize your newly acquired education, skills, and experience to help get your career started?

Are you a dynamic creative thinker with a passion for food? Are you eager to gain hands‑on experience in a fast paced innovative environment? Are you looking for an internship where you can utilize your newly acquired education, skills, and experience to help get your career started?

Kroger is looking for current college students who are interested in gaining on the job training, mentorship, and real‑world experience in their field of choice.

The Kroger Summer Internship Program is a 12-week immersive experience that offers students an opportunity to grow their careers through a variety of focused internship assignments. Summer 2027 Dates: May 17 - August 6.

Our program offers competitive pay, hands‑on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your semester driving projects, refining your professional skills, working along industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

Responsibilities

Under the tutelage of project managers, senior project managers, assistant construction managers and/or construction managers, complete assigned projects or assist project managers in the completion of projects. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Assist project managers in the execution of their essential job functions including but not limited to the completion of pre-remodel checklists and “as built” fixture/refrigeration drawings
• Assist in execution of contractor bid process
• Assist in weekly tasks and job meetings during capital projects
• Assist in the timely preparation and execution of equipment orders
• Assist in tracking equipment orders and scheduling deliveries in accordance with construction schedule
• Assist with the management of store fixture installation
• Assist with project closeout (i.e. punch lists, as-builts, final invoicing, filing)
• Assist in the inspection of capital projects for compliance with specifications and quality control
• Coordinate reviews of refrigeration and electrical/mechanical plans with technician staff
• Assist in the review of proposed change orders and their validity
• Assist in the review of architecture plans for completeness and compliance with standards
• Provide support to other Facility Engineering personnel, as requested
• Participate in department meetings and “huddles”
• Complete estimates and manage completion of minor capital projects
• Complete specific assignments as requested and/or required by the co‑op/intern program of the college being attended
• Complete cumulative project (summary of internship accomplishments) and present to executive team or appropriate managers
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Construction Management or Engineering majors, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.0
• Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work

Desired

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently
• Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present information to various levels of the organization
• Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply to business needs
• Commitment to providing customer service
• Prior experience in a construction environment