About the role#
We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Administration Intern to support our technical team in Newport Beach. This role is designed for someone interested in how engineering projects are planned, tracked, and supported. You will work alongside Project Managers and technical staff to help with project coordination, data organization, and routine reporting. This position helps our teams stay organized and keeps project information current.
What you'll do#
- Track day-to-day progress for multiple engineering projects, including maintaining task lists and project folders.
- Follow up on routine action items and track onboarding, training, site access, and deliverables.
- Maintain project schedules, work plans, and deliverable calendars.
- Flag missing, outdated, or inconsistent project information for follow-up.
- Support portfolio organization by maintaining shared tracking tools and reference materials.
- Update project budget and schedule records.
- Perform data management and cleanup in Excel.
- Assist with meeting preparation, agendas, minutes, and action item tracking.
- Communicate with project teams and clients to request information and confirm details.
- Identify repeatable tasks to improve through checklists and templates.
What you'll need#
- A technical background, such as coursework or experience in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering. Students in hard sciences or construction management may also be considered.
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas, filters, sorting, formatting, and basic charts.
- An interest in project controls or project management.
- A willingness to learn Microsoft Project.
- Strong communication and organization skills.
- Ability to work with discretion when handling sensitive project or client information.
- Attention to detail and a curious, reliable approach to tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Newport Beach, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Undergraduate students earn $30.25 to $32.75 per hour, graduate students earn $33.75 to $36.00 per hour, and PhD students earn $38.25 per hour. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is included.
About Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger is a civil engineering firm founded in 1956. The company focuses on structural engineering, building science, and failure investigation. It maintains a national presence with offices across the United States. The firm employs nearly 1,000 people.
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