Summer Construction Project Engineer Intern

Smoot Construction Compan; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Smoot Construction is offering a 2027 Construction Project Engineering Summer Internship in Washington, DC. Interns will gain real-world exposure to active projects, observing field operations and project management activities, with opportunities to use Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software.

The internship emphasizes learning the construction lifecycle from planning to closeout, teamwork, and professional development, with a flexible start and end date to align with academic schedules.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Strong interest in learning about construction project management and field supervision.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to Procore, Bluebeam, or scheduling software is a plus.
• Good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn in both an office and jobsite environment.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Project Engineers to learn how RFIs, submittals, and change orders are prepared, reviewed, and tracked.
• Participate in project scheduling updates, helping track milestones and progress.
• Join site walks with Assistant Superintendents to observe daily operations, logistics, and coordination of subcontractors.
• Gain exposure to safety practices and compliance monitoring on an active jobsite.
• Assist with quality control observations and documentation of field work.
• Observe and support subcontractor meetings, owner meetings, and internal project discussions.
• Learn how construction teams use tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software to manage workflow.
• Support preparation of project reports, presentations, and updates for clients and internal teams.
• Experience the process of material coordination, site logistics, and trade management alongside project staff.
• Contribute to final project closeout tasks, such as gathering as-built drawings or reviewing punch list items.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Learning mindset

Education

Construction Management/Civil Engineering/Architecture student

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Scheduling software

Job description

Smoot Construction is offering a 2027 Construction Project Engineering Summer Internship in Washington, DC. Interns will gain real-world exposure to active projects, observing field operations and project management activities, with opportunities to use Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software.

The internship emphasizes learning the construction lifecycle from planning to closeout, teamwork, and professional development, with a flexible start and end date to align with academic schedules.