Project Engineering Intern
CVE is seeking motivated and hard-working Summer Project Engineering Interns to join our team. This internship provides hands-on experience supporting electrical construction projects, including project planning, coordination, estimating, material management, documentation, and site oversight.
As a Project Engineering Intern, you will assist experienced project managers, engineers, estimators and teams with a variety of office and field tasks while learning industry best practices. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world construction management experience in a safe, collaborative and fast-paced environment.
What you’ll learn and do:
- Support project planning, coordination and execution for electrical construction projects under guidance from project managers and project engineers.
- Assist with reviewing specifications, ensuring technical accuracy, and contributing to project documentation (e.g. change orders, RFIs, submittals).
- Aid in material sourcing, purchasing, inventory tracking, and delivery coordination to meet project schedules.
- Help prepare cost estimates by gathering data, obtaining quotes, reviewing bids, and supporting accurate project pricing.
- Participate in monitoring project timelines, budgets, quality control and worksite coordination during site visits/inspections.
- Collaborate with team members across departments (engineering, procurement, estimating, project management, field teams) and external partners like contractors and vendors to ensure smooth project execution.
- Perform general support tasks such as organizing data, preparing reports, and contributing to team efforts on significant construction projects.
What you bring:
- Current valid driver’s license with a clean record
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Availability to work 40+ hours/ week during the summer period
- Flexibility to be assigned to various project sites/locations in Utah
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively
- Enthusiasm, willingness to learn and a strong work ethic
- Ideal candidates are students pursuing degrees in electrical engineering, construction management, civil engineering, or related fields (or those seeking hands-on experience in project engineering and management)
What we offer:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced crews in a dynamic office and project environments
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful construction projects
How to apply:
Qualified candidates can apply here, or by emailing a resume to apply@cve.com. CVE is an equal opportunity employer.