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California Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • San Diego

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a relevant program, learn quickly, work 40 hours for 12 weeks, master software like Microsoft Office and ProCore, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.
  • You will assist in budget management, safety and quality control, submittal reviews, project scheduling coordination, and attend meetings to understand project processes and documentation.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Engineering, or related education program
  • Prior internships or work experience helpful but not required.
  • Able to develop new skills and knowledge quickly.
  • Able to work 40 hours a week for the duration of the 12-week program
  • Able to learn software systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite, ProCore, BlueBeam
  • Participate in training, seminars, task team meetings, etc.
  • Demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, etc.
  • Possess good self-organizational and management skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Learn about managing the project budget by controlling expenditures, coordinating owner and subcontractor billings, identifying work not covered by subcontractor, and ensuring successful office support related to overall cost and schedule.
  • Learn about Safety and Quality Control programs and how to coordinate actions to address problems.
  • Learn about company procedures, the correspondence process and handling, etc.
  • Learn how to review and process submittal data and shop drawings.
  • Understand how to coordinate submittals, deliveries, etc. that affect the project schedule with the Superintendent.
  • Monitor/review weekly and monthly status reports and weekly subcontractor meeting minutes, change orders, etc. to understand process.
  • Understand change documents and change proposal requests for price review.
  • May join other team members at meetings with architect and owner representatives to understand information required by owner, necessary progress reports and summaries, and how action plans from owner/architect meetings address all outstanding issues related to the project.
  • Learn how changes, clarifications, directives, RFIs, etc. are updated on “as-built” plans and coordinated with company supervision and subcontractors/suppliers.
  • Learn how to maintain RFI logs and change request log.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the California Project Engineer Intern position?

The salary range for this position is between $22.00 and $29.00 an hour.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 12 weeks during the summer of 2025.

What are the essential functions of the intern?

The essential functions include managing project budgets, learning about safety and quality control programs, processing submittal data, coordinating with the Superintendent, and maintaining various project logs, among other tasks.

Is prior work experience required for this internship?

Prior internships or work experience are helpful but not required for this position.

What educational background is required for applicants?

Applicants should be currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Engineering, or a related education program.

Will interns receive training during the internship?

Yes, interns will participate in training, seminars, task team meetings, and other learning opportunities throughout the internship.

What software systems should interns be familiar with?

Interns should be able to learn software systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite, ProCore, and BlueBeam.

Is this position in-person or remote?

This internship is primarily an in-person position, requiring interns to work 40 hours a week on-site.

What skills are important for this internship?

Important skills include self-organization, management abilities, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a willingness to develop new skills quickly.

Does Balfour Beatty have a diversity and inclusion policy?

Yes, Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the value of a diverse workforce, providing equal consideration for employment regardless of various protected characteristics.

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Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 24,500 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.