About the role#
This is a 12-week summer internship program running from May 17 to August 6, 2027. You will work under the guidance of project managers and construction managers to gain hands-on experience in retail facility engineering. The role involves supporting capital projects, managing equipment logistics, and ensuring quality control across various construction sites.
What you'll do#
- Assist project managers with pre-remodel checklists and as-built drawings for fixtures and refrigeration.
- Support the contractor bid process and participate in weekly job meetings for capital projects.
- Manage equipment orders, track deliveries, and oversee store fixture installations.
- Inspect capital projects to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate plan reviews for refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical systems with technical staff.
- Review architecture plans and proposed change orders for accuracy and validity.
- Complete estimates and manage minor capital projects independently.
- Participate in department meetings and huddles.
- Complete a cumulative project and present your results to the executive team.
- Demonstrate company values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management.
- A preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Prior experience in a construction environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently or in a group.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information to various levels of the organization.
- High motivation and the ability to take initiative on your own work.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to analyze information and apply it to business needs.
- A commitment to customer service.
Location & details#
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Eligibility: Applicants must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship.
About Kroger
Kroger operates as a large retail company with a presence across 35 states. The organization manages 2,800 stores alongside 34 manufacturing plants and 44 distribution centers. It serves over 11 million customers daily through in-store shopping and e-commerce options. The company produces its own grocery items under various internal brands.
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