Project Engineer Internship - Summer 2027

Shiel Sexton has a deep bench of resources with over 300 professionals specializing in all facets of the construction industry including: Project Management, Field Supervision, Green Building Expertise, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Safety Management and Quality Assurance.  We have a passion for creating a great building experience which pushes us to an exceptional standard each day.  We Build for People Who Expect More. This is what defines our company and our culture.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Shiel Sexton is dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment with a wide range of experience, knowledge, and strengths.  We have built a culture regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability where your voice can and will be heard.  After all, a great company can only be as great as its employees, and our team is the best of the best

Project Engineer Intern at Shiel Sexton

The Project Engineer Intern reports directly to their designated supervisor and the talent management partner. The internship will provide an opportunity for students to have a hands- on learning experience in the construction industry and gain insight into the construction process by working on one of Shiel Sextons active projects. Student will assist the project team in all aspects of the construction process from onsite supervision, estimating, scheduling, safety and quality control, contract, and budget management, etc.

Major Objectives:

• Understand the various roles and responsibilities of the office and site construction team positions.
• Develop an understanding of a project’s field operations by supporting field staff
• Support construction team with subcontractor coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
• Gain general user knowledge of construction management software such as ProCore
• Work as a team player by helping fellow employees as needed and take on new or different responsibilities.
• Network with people in the industry and gain valuable insight into experiencing teamwork and collaboration.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a construction related degree, engineering and/or business related degree
• Candidates must be prepared to work in a construction environment including regular walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and working off ladders
• Regular “local” travel to job site(s) is to be expected, so reliable transportation is necessary
• Computer based knowledge Word, Excel and project management systems such as Viewpoint or ProCore a plus
• Eagerness to learn with a positive can-do attitude
• Strong work ethic. Highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Ability to follow direction and manage specific tasks to completion
• Proven ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communication
• Ability to learn new technologies and concepts
• Willing to work a variety of tasks alone or as part of a team