Summer Assistant Project Engineer - Civil Construction

Christman Company; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company is offering a Summer Internship Program in Detroit, MI for Assistant Project Engineer Interns. The role provides hands-on exposure to RFI handling, document control, submittals, cost tracking, and schedule updates within a civil construction team.

Successful candidates are active Sophomores–Seniors pursuing a civil engineering or construction management degree, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and prior related internship experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field with a 3.0 GPA.
• Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry is a plus.
• Active involvement in student organizations or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and technical support to the project team.
• Assists with RFI, document control, submittals, cost tracking, and schedule updates.
• Summarizes discussions and decisions from project meetings.
• Reads specifications to ensure compliance and quality.
• Assists in inspections planning and scheduling, and updates contract drawings.
• Supports daily reports and manages progress and safety photos.
• Assists with safety planning and implementation per site plan.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

The Christman Company is offering a Summer Internship Program in Detroit, MI for Assistant Project Engineer Interns. The role provides hands-on exposure to RFI handling, document control, submittals, cost tracking, and schedule updates within a civil construction team.

Successful candidates are active Sophomores–Seniors pursuing a civil engineering or construction management degree, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and prior related internship experience.