About the role#
As a Summer Project Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the construction industry. This position provides a path to learn about roles as an engineer, superintendent, or project manager. You will work directly on a commercial construction project site and receive ongoing training from a project manager.
What you'll do#
- Work on a commercial construction project site.
- Receive ongoing training and mentorship from a project manager.
- Gain practical experience in the field of construction.
What you'll need#
- An interest in pursuing a career as an engineer, superintendent, or project manager.
- Ability to work on-site at a commercial construction project.
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or Architecture.
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship.
About W.E. O'Neil Construction
W.E. O'Neil Construction is a general contractor founded in 1925 in Chicago. The firm operates as a 100% employee-owned company with approximately 780 employees. It maintains offices across Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Tennessee, and Texas. The company manages commercial projects through methods such as design-build, construction management, and lump sum bidding.
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