Charleston Project Engineer Intern

Balfour Beatty

May 7

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Engineering
Charleston

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering program.
Preferred Requirements:
Prior commercial construction internships or work experience, very helpful, but not required.
Able to develop new skills and knowledge quickly.
Participate in training, seminars, task team meetings, etc.
Demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, etc.
Strong computer skills including the ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, 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. with the Office Manager in accordance with the Operations Manual.
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 go with Project Engineer to 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 job title for the internship position?

The job title for the internship position is Charleston Project Engineer Intern.

What organization is offering this internship opportunity?

This internship opportunity is offered by Balfour Beatty.

What academic level of applicants is Balfour Beatty seeking for this internship?

Balfour Beatty is seeking motivated college students for their internship program.

What are some qualities Balfour Beatty is looking for in potential interns?

Balfour Beatty is looking for interns who have a passion for their work, a strong drive to achieve results, the ability to solve problems creatively, and a dedication to client service and relationship management.

For what duration is the internship program being offered?

The internship program is being offered for the 2023-2024 academic year.

What is the main focus of the Charleston Project Engineer Intern position?

The main focus of the Charleston Project Engineer Intern position is to support project engineering tasks, fostering a commitment to problem-solving and client service.

Is prior experience required to apply for this internship?

The job description does not specify if prior experience is required, but it emphasizes motivation and problem-solving abilities as key traits.

How can I apply for the Charleston Project Engineer Intern position?

To apply for the Charleston Project Engineer Intern position, interested candidates should visit Balfour Beatty's careers page or the designated application portal listed in the internship announcement.

Balfour Beatty

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Industry

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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.