Project Engineer Intern - 2027

Build your future by gaining real-world experience on active heavy civil construction projects. The Hunter Contracting Co. Project Engineer Internship Program is a structured 13-week summer internship designed to provide hands-on experience working alongside our project teams in the field.

About the role

As an intern, you'll be immersed in the day-to-day operations of active construction projects, learning directly from experienced project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and field professionals. Throughout the program, you will:

• Work alongside a dedicated project team on active construction projects.
• Receive mentorship from experienced construction professionals.
• Assist with project documentation, scheduling, quality control, subcontractor coordination, and project execution.
• Gain exposure to estimating, business development, safety, and other key areas that support successful project delivery.
• Participate in jobsite tours, professional development opportunities, and other events.
• Present your internship experience and key takeaways to Hunter leadership at the conclusion of the program.

This internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience that prepares you for a successful career in heavy civil construction while allowing you to make valuable contributions to real projects from day one.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and tracking the lookahead schedule.
• Visit job sites and obtain photographs to incorporate with plans.
• Review all project plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Become familiar with project requirements and scope.
• Research quantity discrepancies and make appropriate corrections.
• Track job costs in Spectrum.
• Assist with project estimating, including quantity take-offs, determining crew type, and duration of project.
• Recommend alternative methods to keep costs on target.
• Assist in processing change orders and RFIs.
• Create letters, correspondence, and emails.
• Pick up plans and deliver equipment to and from job sites.
• Prepare Quality Control reports.
• Obtain approvals from upper management on necessary documents.
• Interface with vendors to obtain quotes and arrange delivery times for materials.
• Maintain constant communication with field and office individuals on project status.
• Adhere to all Hunter Contracting Co. safety policies, procedures, and instructions from management.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret plans.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy.
• Demonstrate an interest in technical construction background.
• Focus encompassing both a strategic vision and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment, and handle high-pressure situations.
• Approach work in a meticulous, thorough, and detailed manner.
• Ability to work effectively with all divisions and/or departments and with the public.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• Can be trusted to maintain confidentiality and adhere to company values.
• Present a positive image that reflects well on the organization.
• Proactively adapt and quickly acquire new skills.
• Prioritize work to meet goals or deadlines.
• Demonstrate attentive and active listening skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends if required.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; and
• Minimum two (2) years’ College Education; AND
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.