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U.S. Engineering

Builds and maintains mechanical building systems

Project Engineer Intern - Construction

Summer 2027Updated on 10/23/2026Deadline 11/6/26
$19 - $23/hr
Internship
Bachelor's
Kansas City, MO, USA
In PersonTravel to temporary assignments or relocation may be required based on project needs and locations.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Relevant technical or administrative experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), piping, and plumbing at a commercial, industrial, or institutional level.
  • Knowledge of construction engineering technology, processes, and standards.
  • Ability to drive results independently.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships.
  • Basic level of business acumen.
  • Ability to proactively identify potential problems and their solutions.
  • Ability to travel to temporary assignments or relocate based on project needs and locations.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
Responsibilities
  • Assist a project manager with project-related functions, including planning and coordinating onsite construction activities for designated projects to accomplish project objectives within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
  • Assist in preparing technical documentation such as reports, requests for information, and submittals.
  • Support project engineers in coordinating project tasks, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Participate in site visits and inspections to gather data, verify installations, and ensure adherence to design specifications.
  • Aid in identifying and troubleshooting engineering issues during the design and implementation phases.
  • Work with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, designers, and project managers, to achieve project goals.
  • Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance technical skills and knowledge in mechanical construction.
  • Take project meeting minutes and document substitution requests.
  • Assist the project manager in developing and nurturing client relationships.
  • Prepare and maintain productivity reports.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, construction science, architectural engineering, or a similar field.

About the company

U.S. Engineering builds and maintains heating, cooling, plumbing and other mechanical systems for commercial and institutional facilities. Its businesses handle construction and renovations, with teams that plan systems, install equipment and keep buildings operating after handoff. Metalworks manufactures piping and sheet metal assemblies away from the job site, while Innovations coordinates projects around prefabricated systems. The group works for building owners and contractors through construction projects, fabrication orders and service agreements. Its U.S. operating roots date to 1893, and U.S. Engineering Holdings is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kansas City, MO

Founded

1893

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What believers are saying

  • Skills development has several routes: U.S. Engineering advertises field training, mentorship, leadership development and continuing education.
  • Education savings receive employer support: U.S. Engineering advertises contributions to 529 education savings plans.
  • Manufacturing capacity expanded: September 2026 Metalworks opened a Lawrence facility and projected 30 additional positions during its first year.

What critics are saying

  • Project leaders own cost control: Innovations' Senior Project Manager forecasts profitability monthly and adjusts execution plans.
  • Routine site travel limits flexibility: Innovations' Senior Project Manager position requires daily driving to projects.
  • Manufacturing involves physical work: Metalworks' Lawrence Production Associate listing specifies ladder climbing, kneeling and lifting.

What makes U.S. Engineering unique

  • Metalworks reaches distant projects: it reports product deliveries to 48 states, including Hawaii.
  • Production visibility spans the order: Metalworks connects quoting, manufacturing tracking, quality checks and delivery through proprietary technology.
  • Clean fabrication has a dedicated environment: Johnstown uses a cleanroom certified to the ISO 5 cleanliness standard.

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