Traveling Construction Engineer Student Intern & Co-Op

JP Cullen; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly compensation

PPE provided

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

JP Cullen is seeking a Traveling Construction Site Engineer Intern/Co‑op. This onsite internship travels nationwide and places you on project teams to gain hands‑on experience in field work, shop drawings, scheduling, and coordination with subs.

You'll learn from seasoned pros, take on real assignments, and develop practical skills in problem solving, cost tracking, and project closeout. Compensation includes hourly pay and PPE, plus professional development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering or construction management degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Eager to learn and take on field responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager or Superintendent with field assignments.
• Prepare shop drawings and coordinate submittals.
• Update schedules using Primavera P6 and communicate progress.
• Assist in tracking deliveries, RFIs, and closeout tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

CAD

Job description

Location US-WI-Madison

ID 2026-1788

Category Engineering

Position Type Intern

Location Type Onsite

Overview

At JP Cullen, an internship or co‑op means getting off the sidelines and into the action. As a Traveling Construction Site Engineer Intern/Co‑op, you’ll become part of a project team and gain firsthand experience with what it takes to build complex projects in the field. You’ll learn from experienced construction professionals, take on real project responsibilities, solve problems alongside the team, and see the impact of your work firsthand. And because this position travels nation‑wide, your experience isn’t limited to one location. You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects in different areas, meet new teams, and experience the variety that comes with a career in construction. We want you to finish your internship or co‑op having accomplished something you’re proud of, with a much stronger understanding of the industry and where you could see yourself growing within JP Cullen.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for any intern and co‑op position will depend on the actual assignment, but will include:

• Field Assignments and Assistant Project Management Assignments: If your assignment is with a
  Project Manager or on a jobsite with a Superintendent, we will give you as much responsibility as you
  can show us you will handle. Work in this position varies depending on the specific needs of
  whomever you are working for but will expose you to almost all aspects of work in the field. Specific
  work assignments may include:
• Shop Drawings – You may be assigned to expedite, review, and coordinate shop drawings and
  submittals for projects under construction.
• Drawing Updates - You will incorporate revisions to contract documents as necessary to keep
  jobsite or office copies "up to date". This will involve "posting" of construction change bulletins
  on blueprints and in specifications.
• Change Orders – You may assist in organizing and estimating change order work for projects under
  construction. This will include contacting subcontractors to get their pricing, estimating quantities
  for Cullen's work, comparing changed work to original takeoff, and helping the Project Manager put together a complete cost proposal.
• RFIs (Requests for Information) – You may be asked to evaluate problems in the field, or
  discrepancies and problems with the drawings. You would determine the cause of the problem,
  document it, produce sketches for clarification, and submit RFI's to the designer. Then you would follow through to make sure the issue is resolved, and the answer gets to the field to not delay construction.
• Scheduling – Using Primavera's P6 scheduling program (or similar), you may be assigned to update, print, and distribute schedules for project. This would involve direct conversation with the responsible superintendent and with subcontractors for data input.
• Drawings - You will produce miscellaneous sketches and drawings as requested by the Project Manager or Superintendent. These may include formwork, embed locations, miscellaneous metal items, site layouts, etc. Drawings are usually done for the field and are intended to translate difficult drawing information into something the field can use to build. May be done with paper and pencil or with a CAD program.
• Project Closeout - You will prepare project closeout documents, which will include updating "asbuilt" information on the contract drawings and organization of record documents and warranties. You will expedite warranty and O&M manual submissions from subcontractors. h) Coordination Meetings – The Superintendent may want you to prepare an agenda for and participate in weekly jobsite meetings where schedule is discussed in detail and subcontractors coordinate their work. You would produce minutes from those meetings and follow up that subcontractors meet their commitments
• Monitoring Subcontractors - You may work with subcontractors to monitor their work, ensure they will make their schedules, monitor their manpower, and monitor/inspect the quality of their work and compliance with specifications and drawings.
• Deliveries – You may be procuring materials for the project. With direction from the Project Manager or Superintendent, you would set up a log, prepare a delivery schedule, find problems, visit suppliers, track shipments, check materials, and make sure they are labeled and stored properly.
• Backcharge Tickets and Extra Work Tickets – You may prepare summaries of labor and material costs for backcharge or extra work, provide appropriate explanations and get agreements and signatures from subcontractors and owners.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or related field
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to learn

Why JP Cullen?

JP Cullen is a fifth-generation, family‑owned, full‑service construction management firm that specializes in budgeting, planning and constructing the tough jobs. Our clients recognize JP Cullen as experts at working within active construction sites where safety is of the utmost importance, discovering solutions for something that was said could not be done, and delivering projects on time, on budget, the right way, the first time. By tackling the toughest projects JP Cullen has created an expertise that is unrivaled. While many things have changed over the course of 130+ years, the JP Cullen values, which guide our decision making and create a sense of community, have not. We believe that our team and values are the greatest assets to our company culture. Our company is powered by individuals whose personal values drive to make a difference. The company has offices in Janesville, Milwaukee and Madison areas.

This is a paid internship. Interns will receive hourly compensation, PPE, and professional development opportunities.

EEO

JP Cullen is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. We promote
diversity by proactively recruiting, hiring, and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals, and
veterans. JP Cullen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work
in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.