Summer Intern Project Engineer

POSTED ON

September 11, 2026

DEPARTMENT

Operations

The 2027 Summer Intern Project Engineer is an entry level position; you will learn construction techniques and how to work with subcontractors. You will be accountable for providing technical and administrative project support. The internship provides learning opportunities on both the field and management career path.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Preconstruction team with setting up bid documents
• Start to build relationships with the office team, field and subcontractors
• Participate in Weekly Sub Meetings
• Prepare submittal register from the spec and create a submittal log which is in alignment with the schedule
• Assist with processing Submittals and RFIs
• Support with compiling, copying and distributing notes in all meetings and share in a timely manner
• Participate in condensed Lean training and begin to learn how to implement Lean tools – 5S, LPS and VIP
• Initial learning on scheduling, LPS documents and the 6-week look ahead including updates for the Owners, Architect, Contractors and Sub meetings
• Support with the updates to the Weekly Work Plan, PPC, and constraints log including completing the monthly assessment of Last Planner System
• Assist with any updates and maintenance of all drawing sets, specifications, and logs
• Perform regular field visits for safety and view progress of the project as well as assess risk
• Take and maintain job site photos
• Assist with the administration of the close-out process, which could include punch list, warranty collection and samples, as-built drawings, and commissioning, if applicable

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REQUIREMENTS

• In process of receiving a BS in Civil, CM or Architecture other degree
• Some knowledge of construction techniques learnt in school
• Ability to read and understand plan and specifications preferred
• Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
• Strong independent judgement; self-starter
• Demonstrate interest in learning, positive attitude, performer and adaptable
• Solid collaborator, team oriented and customer service focused
• Identify problems/issues and communicates to the appropriate individuals
• Adaptable and resourceful in a dynamic environment
• Take initiative and responsibility
• Extraordinary work ethic while balancing the needs of the individuals and the business
• Strong computer skill including MS Office

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Hourly Range: $25.00 -$30.00

ABOUT YOU

• You have outstanding communication skills, both verbally and written
• You are a natural problem-solver and demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility
• Your organizational skills and your attention to detail is exceptional

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WHY HERRERO

At Herrero, we are obsessed with finding great people to help us lead and transform the construction industry. We are all about LEAN and we've made it our mission to discover and deliver value better than anyone—we are in fact obsessed with it. If this excites you more than it scares you, we definitely want to hear from you. Our hiring is based first and foremost on our core values. Yes, experience matters too but not at the expense of our core values. Alignment with our culture and core values is the first step in building a success career at Herrero. Below you'll find a list of our current positions. If you don’t see a role that fits your background, we still want to hear from you! Please submit a General Application.