Summer 2027 Intern

Skansk; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Skanska is seeking a dynamic Project Engineering Intern to start a career within a leading construction company. The role supports Project Managers and Supervisors on diverse projects, under mentorship, and offers exposure to engineering, field work, and estimating tasks.

Qualified candidates are pursuing a bachelor's in Construction Management or related fields, with basic knowledge of construction phases and math.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of basic phases of construction projects and math functions (geometry, algebra).
• Strong communication and ability to present information clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support Project Manager and Superintendent on assigned projects.
• Work under direct supervision with mentorship.
• Gain experience coordinating project activities and contributing to estimating as requested.
• Support project information distribution and documentation efforts.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Mathematics proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction Management/Engineering or related

Tools

MS Office

HCSS

CGC

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Project Engineering Intern. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values—Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

Project Engineering Intern positions include Engineering, Field Engineering (mechanical or civil), Cost Engineering, Safety Engineering, Estimating, Finance/Accounting, and Equipment/Maintenance. The Project Engineer Intern assists and supports Project Manager and Superintendent on assigned projects. The position works under direct supervision with mentorship, performs routine daily activities, and gathers and distributes information. During an internship with Skanska, you may have the opportunity to gain experience with coordinating project activities with direct supervision from the Project and/or Operations Manager, performing accounting activities with assistance, performing estimating functions as requested with assistance, and other duties as assigned.

Project Engineering Intern Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic phases of construction projects;
• Knowledge of mathematics functions (geometry, basic algebra);
• Computer skills (MS Office, HCSS, CGC, etc);
• Ability to perform all work in a timely, professional, and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, clients, subcontractors, and other third parties;
• Ability to present information in a clear and understandable manner in both written and verbal form;
• Working towards a bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field or equivalent through experience

Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status)

Our Investment in our fulltime, permament team members:

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

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Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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