Intern Advantage Program - Southern Pacific Region - SoCal
About the role
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies, specializing in healthcare, education, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment, industrial, heavy civil, and science and technology projects. This posting is for 2027 Summer Internship applications only, supporting projects located in the Southern California area. McCarthy's Project Engineer Internship is a competitive, hands-on opportunity to learn what a career in construction is all about. Interns are assigned to an active project within their geographic region and report to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on-site. During the internship, tasks are assigned to help the intern gain exposure to the building process and apply their engineering and leadership skills to real world situations.
Responsibilities
Intern duties are dependent on education and skill level, as well as status of the project, and may include the following:
- Assist team with General Contract and Subcontract administration
- Exposure to Construction Scheduling
- Material & Equipment – procurement and expediting
- Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination
- Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
- Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings
- Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
- Maintenance of As-Built plans
- Exposure to and monitoring of quality control - field and shop
- Monitor and document job-site safety and accident prevention
Qualifications
- Students with Sophomore or Junior standing currently working towards a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related major
- Valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction/Project Management required
- General knowledge of construction principles/processes
- Willingness to relocate and/or commute for the internship duration required
Pay
For Southern California locations only, the hourly rate for this position is $28.