About the role#
As a Project Engineer Intern at Everus, you will support construction projects through design tracking and coordination. You will gain experience across several disciplines, including BIM/CAD, pre-construction, operations, and project management. This full-time internship program matches your career interests with specific project tasks to provide hands-on experience in the electrical construction industry.
What you'll do#
- Participate in orientation, safety training, and certifications including OSHA requirements, PPE, defensive driving, and DOT training.
- Engage in pre-construction tasks such as estimating, takeoff, Accubid, phasing, cost tracking, and BIM/CAD.
- Support operations through prefabrication, schedule tracking, equipment maintenance, and process improvement.
- Assist with project management duties including contract review, change orders, billing, documentation, and cost tracking.
- Learn to use SharePoint for job sites and gain an understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls.
- Assist field management with planning, communications, and equipment requests.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program.
- Strong interest in electrical construction.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to pass background checks, credit checks, MVR, and drug screens as required.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Travel: Minimal, up to 10%.
- Compensation: Paid position including a 401k retirement plan with employer match and paid holidays.
About Everus
Everus is a construction services provider based in Bismarck, North Dakota. The company operates as a public organization with a workforce of 5,001 to 10,000 employees. It focuses on construction projects across the country. The business maintains a local presence while operating with national resources.
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