Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

Are you a current student looking to expand your knowledge and business acumen with practical hands-on experience and training opportunities? Start your career with a summer internship at Murray Company, one of the nation’s Top 20 Mechanical Contractors and a leader in innovation and excellence. As an intern in our Operations group reporting to our talented project managers, you will work alongside our top-notch teams in our pre-construction, fabrication and field installation functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating mechanical projects.
• Provide support for reviewing designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Assist with managing project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and reports.
• Participate in site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Support the preparation of cost estimates and budgets.
• Aid in the implementation of quality control measures.
• Facilitate communication among project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Assist with safety protocol implementation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university program and actively pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and interact effectively in a team environment.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week within the required schedule for the duration of the internship (typically 10 weeks).

Preferred

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with construction software such as Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Procore, ACC Build or other related programs.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to view and interpret detailed construction drawings on computer screens and on paper.
• Must be able to traverse uneven surfaces on project sites and climb stairs to access project site temporary offices.

Pay

$26.00 per hour

Schedule

• Duration: 40 hours per week for 10–12 consecutive weeks, beginning as early as May 2027.
• Typical working hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am – 4 pm (subject to change depending on local project requirements).
• Program participants must be available to work within the required schedule for the duration of the internship.

Location: San Diego, CA, with anticipated travel to designated project sites in and around the Southern California metropolitan area.