Summer Project Engineer Intern 2027 - Grow in Construction

Helix Electric Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend or corporate apartment

Job summary

Helix Electric Inc invites motivated interns to join the Project Engineer program. You will work with the Project Manager to plan, execute, and finalize projects on schedule and within budget, serving as a liaison between field and office.

As an intern you will gain hands-on experience with material tracking, subcontract analysis, change orders, Accubid estimating, and BIM coordination while contributing to safety and project quality. Relocation and housing support are available.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program such as Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous construction or internship experience preferred.
• Highly motivated with a tendency to take initiative.
• Basic math skills with ability to calculate and analyze data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with project managers, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors to ensure a team approach and lay a foundation for building a career in the construction industry.
• Collaborate with superintendent to track material; maintains positive relationships with vendors for tracking, coordination, and close‑out purposes.
• Act as a champion of the Helix safety culture. Monitors and encourages jobsite safety and accident prevention.
• Engage in the Change Order process and is introduced to Accubid to assist with estimating.
• Partner with the project team to analyze subcontract agreements to better understand scope of work and project pricing.
• Involved with material and equipment procurement.
• Collaborate closely with the BIM department and is directly involved in the coordination and planning process.
• Produce and maintain detailed job logs (transmittals, submittals, RFIs).
• Exposure to and monitoring of quality control.
• Manage labor schedules by working closely with superintendents and project managers.
• Create and order prefabricated assemblies to assist in planning and on‑time delivery.
• Walk jobs, learn the trade inside and out, and utilize knowledge to enhance overall company performance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Mathematics

Teamwork

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Helix Electric Inc invites motivated interns to join the Project Engineer program. You will work with the Project Manager to plan, execute, and finalize projects on schedule and within budget, serving as a liaison between field and office.

As an intern you will gain hands-on experience with material tracking, subcontract analysis, change orders, Accubid estimating, and BIM coordination while contributing to safety and project quality. Relocation and housing support are available.