About the role#
As a Field Engineer Intern, you will support the delivery of infrastructure projects by working alongside project managers, superintendents, and field staff. This position offers hands-on experience in the construction industry across various locations in California.
What you'll do#
- Assist project engineers, managers, and superintendents with daily operations.
- Conduct safety and quality audits.
- Read and interpret project drawings and specifications.
- Log submittals, process RFIs, and prepare project reports.
- Assist with surveying and project layout tasks.
- Maintain and update field drawings, records, and equipment.
- Coordinate material deliveries, documentation, and communication with subcontractors and vendors.
- Attend project meetings and prepare necessary documentation including memos, letters, and meeting minutes.
- Support estimating tasks by soliciting information and pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in a construction-related degree program.
- A goal to pursue a career in the construction industry.
- Availability to work full-time from May to August 2027.
- Willingness to temporarily relocate to project sites.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- At least 18 years of age and a valid Driver’s License.
- Ability to pass a substance abuse test.
Location & details#
- Locations: Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Luis Obispo, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About PCL Construction
PCL Construction operates as a group of independent construction firms. The company works in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets. It maintains a presence in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Australia through 31 major centers. The organization is 100 percent employee-owned.
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