Summer 2027 Construction Project Engineer Intern

Kroger; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kroger is offering a 12-week Summer Internship Program in Hutchinson, KS (on-site) from May - August 2027. It provides hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to senior leaders. Applicants must be current college students with work authorization in the United States.

The internship emphasizes project support, collaboration with facilities teams, and real-world experience in construction management and engineering fields. Compensation is provided as part of the program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Construction Management or Engineering degree with GPA 3.0+.
• Motivated student with initiative to work independently.
• Strong leadership and ability to work in groups or alone.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information and apply to business needs.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Prior experience in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in completing assigned tasks and documenting progress.
• Review pre-remodel checklists and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate contractor bid processes and capital project schedules.
• Assist with equipment orders, deliveries, and store fixture installations.
• Participate in department meetings and internship program deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Customer Service

Construction Experience

Initiative

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Engineering majors

Construction Management majors

Job description

Hutchinson, KS, United States (On-site)

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?

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 [Your Company Name] (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
• 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 228487
• Job Category Human Resources/Diversity
• Posting Date 09/10/2026, 09:00 PM
• Locations 2700 E 4th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, US (On‑site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well‑Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

– A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
– Flexible scheduling in full‑and‑part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
– Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
– Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
– Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry‑leading Continuing Education program.
– Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose‑driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part‑time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.