Must be working toward a bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or another relevant field of study.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class in the spring or fall semester/quarter before participating in the internship program.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver's license before employment.
Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned project office.
Must be able to work at heavy civil and highway construction sites, including exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, inclement weather, heat, humidity, dust, and asphalt.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Must demonstrate ethical conduct, time management, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
Support the project management team with subcontractor and supplier coordination, material tracking, file management, document control for submittals, requests for information, and change orders, and progress reporting.
Learn and perform project management functions, including estimating, schedule planning, project controls, and project reporting.
Learn and understand construction plans.
Interact professionally with clients, managers, and employees.
Perform other assigned duties.
Travel between the project site and corporate office as required.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of route surveying and scheduling.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Job Description
We are currently seeking Project Engineer Interns to join our Summer 2027 Internship Program.
Summary/Objective
An integral team member who collaborates on the management and execution of a project safely and profitably.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Support the project management team with subcontractor and supplier coordination, material tracking, file management, document control (submittals, RFIs, and change orders), and progress reporting.
Learn and perform project management functions of estimating, schedule planning, project controls, and project reporting.
Understanding and learning construction plans.
Ability to interact with clients, managers, and employees with a high level of professionalism.
Other assigned duties
Competencies
Positive attitude towards learning and professional development.
Ethical conduct.
Ability to effectively communicate
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Time management.
Teamwork-oriented.
Supervisory Requirements
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
Employees will be working on heavy civil and highway construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The incumbent regularly sits for long periods at a desk in front of a computer screen.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time internship for 12 weeks during the summer. This is a nonexempt position.
Travel
The role requires some travel between the project site and corporate office.
Required Education and Experience
Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or other relevant fields of study.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) before participation in the internship program.
Preferred Education
Knowledge of route surveying and scheduling
Strong oral and written communication skills
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license before employment.
Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned project office.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.
To be America’s preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.
Our Core Values:
Family
Safety
Integrity
Innovation
Commitment
Empowerment
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO, BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS A MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY, REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR MANAGER OR HUMAN RESOURCES.
Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Upon hire, you will be provided with a copy of your specific job description. Please note job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO, BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS A MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY, REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR MANAGER OR HUMAN RESOURCES.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources.
Superior Construction provides equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.