Summer Project Engineer Intern: BIM, Scheduling & Field Ops

The PENTA Building Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The PENTA Building Group is now accepting applications for Summer 2027 internships in Los Angeles, CA. The Project Engineer Intern will support field and project teams by learning and applying construction management fundamentals, BIM workflows, and quality control procedures.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in RFIs, submittals, scheduling, and procurement tracking, with safety and collaboration as core priorities. Compensation is hourly and commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year degree program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Following PENTA’s safety policy and ensuring the safety of others.
• Understanding the basics of schematic, design, and construction drawings.
• Processing RFIs with assistance from Superintendents, Project Managers, and Senior Project Engineers.
• Participating in updating the project schedule.
• Reading and entering data in a submittal log and creating submittal packages.
• Assisting in the development of procurement logs and tracking deliveries.
• Understanding how to navigate through Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Participating in the administration of project quality plans.
• Knowing the basics of MEPFS systems and assisting in the review of shop drawings.
• Attending meetings and understanding the content discussed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

RFI processing

BIM navigation

Scheduling

Submittal packages

Procurement logs

Meetings participation

MEPFS basics

Education

B.S. in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Architectural Engineering

Tools

BIM software

Job description

The PENTA Building Group is now accepting applications for Summer 2027 internships in Los Angeles, CA. The Project Engineer Intern will support field and project teams by learning and applying construction management fundamentals, BIM workflows, and quality control procedures.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in RFIs, submittals, scheduling, and procurement tracking, with safety and collaboration as core priorities. Compensation is hourly and commensurate with education and experience.