Summer Construction Project Engineer Intern — Field & PM

ADP, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part 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 construction projects, observing field operations and project management activities while contributing to RFIs, submittals, and change orders.

This paid internship (or for academic credit) runs 8–12 weeks with a flexible start date, full-time preferred during summer and possible part-time during academics.

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.
• Good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Project Engineers to learn RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Participate in project scheduling updates and milestone tracking.
• Join site walks to observe operations and coordination of subcontractors.
• Support safety practices and compliance monitoring on active jobsite.
• Assist with quality control observations and field documentation.
• Observe and support meetings with subcontractors, owners, and internal teams.
• Learn to use Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software to manage workflow.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Currently pursuing degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Architecture

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 construction projects, observing field operations and project management activities while contributing to RFIs, submittals, and change orders.

This paid internship (or for academic credit) runs 8–12 weeks with a flexible start date, full-time preferred during summer and possible part-time during academics.