Summer Intern Project Engineer

Herrero; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Herrero in the San Francisco Bay Area is offering a Summer Intern Project Engineer role. This entry-level position provides hands-on learning of construction techniques and collaboration with subcontractors while supporting technical and administrative project tasks.

You will gain exposure to field and management career paths, develop skills in bid setup, submittals, RFIs, and weekly site meetings, and learn Lean tools like 5S and VIP while building professional relationships with the project

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Civil, CM, or Architecture (in progress).
• Knowledge of construction techniques learned in school.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Self-starter with good judgement.
• Team oriented and customer-service focused.
• Demonstrate initiative and adaptability.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Hourly Range: $25.00 -$30.00.

Responsibilities

• Assist Preconstruction team with setting up bid documents.
• Build relationships with the office team, field and subcontractors.
• Participate in Weekly Sub Meetings.
• Prepare submittal log aligned with the schedule and submittal registry.
• Assist with processing Submittals and RFIs.
• Support with notes from meetings and share timely.
• Learn Lean tools – 5S, LPS and VIP in project settings.
• Learn scheduling, LPS documents and 6-week look ahead updates.
• Support updates to Weekly Work Plan, PPC, and constraints log including Last Planner System.
• Assist with updates and maintenance of drawings, specifications, and logs.
• Perform regular field visits for safety and progress reviews.
• Take and maintain job site photos.
• Assist with close-out processes such as punch lists and commissioning, if applicable.

Skills

Strong communication

Proactive

Team player

Problem solving

Education

BS in Civil/CM/Architecture (in progress)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summer Intern Project Engineer

San Francisco Bay Area

POSTEDON September 11, 2026

DEPARTMENT Operations

The 2027 Summer Intern Project Engineer is an entry level position; you will learn construction techniques and how to work with subcontractors. You will be accountable for providing technical and administrative project support. The internship provides learning opportunities on both the field and management career path.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Preconstruction team with setting up bid documents
• Start to build relationships with the office team, field and subcontractors
• Participate in Weekly Sub Meetings
• Prepare submittal register from the spec and create a submittal log which is in alignment with the schedule
• Assist with processing Submittals and RFIs
• Support with compiling, copying and distributing notes in all meetings and share in a timely manner
• Participate in condensed Lean training and begin to learn how to implement Lean tools – 5S, LPS and VIP
• Initial learning on scheduling, LPS documents and the 6-week look ahead including updates for the Owners, Architect, Contractors and Sub meetings
• Support with the updates to the Weekly Work Plan, PPC, and constraints log including completing the monthly assessment of Last Planner System
• Assist with any updates and maintenance of all drawing sets, specifications, and logs
• Perform regular field visits for safety and view progress of the project as well as assess risk
• Take and maintain job site photos
• Assist with the administration of the close-out process, which could include punch list, warranty collection and samples, as-built drawings, and commissioning, if applicable

REQUIREMENTS

• In process of receiving a BS in Civil, CM or Architecture other degree
• Some knowledge of construction techniques learnt in school
• Ability to read and understand plan and specifications preferred
• Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
• Strong independent judgement; self-starter
• Demonstrate interest in learning, positive attitude, performer and adaptable
• Solid collaborator, team oriented and customer service focused
• Identify problems/issues and communicates to the appropriate individuals
• Adaptable and resourceful in a dynamic environment
• Take initiative and responsibility
• Extraordinary work ethic while balancing the needs of the individuals and the business
• Strong computer skill including MS Office
• Hourly Range: $25.00 -$30.00

ABOUTYOU

• You have outstanding communication skills, both verbally and written
• You are a natural problem-solver and demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility
• Your organizational skills and your attention to detail is exceptional