Assistant Engineer Internships
Assistant engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with The Christman Company, W.E. O'Neil Construction Company, and C.W. DRIVER among the employers posting roles now.
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Job Description:
Build More with Your Career at Christman
Get out of the classroom and Build More with your internship experience at The Christman Company! Our internship program provides undergraduate students opportunities to learn about different building types and delivery methods while gaining on-the-job experience in the various markets we build in.
The Christman Company is looking for Assistant Project Engineer Interns for the upcoming Summer Internship Program! As a valued member of our operations team, you will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience during either project planning and/or construction phases.
What You Will Do:
As an Assistant Project Engineer Intern, you play a crucial part in supporting the construction project team. Primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but not limited to:
- Provides administrative and technical support to the project team.
- Assists with Request for Information (RFI), document control and management, creation and tracking of submittals, cost tracking, and schedule updated.
- Assist in summarizing important discussions, questions, and decisions raised during regular project team meetings, owner meetings, and weekly subcontractor meetings.
- Reads through and understands specification books to ensure compliance and project quality.
- Assist the Project Manager with identifying necessary inspections, create project-specific inspection log according to Christman standards, establish relationships with inspectors, schedule inspections, and ensure readiness for inspection.
- Assist in updating contract drawings to reflect all approved changes and ensure trade contractor document updates.
- Assist Superintendents with daily reports and manage all progress and quality photos.
- Model safety awareness and planning at all times while observing safety practices and report any concerns to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager.
- Supports the logistics process for all safety initiatives listed in the site-specific safety plan.
What You Will Bring to the Team:
Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA.
Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:
- Active, full-time sophomore, junior, or senior-level student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Previous work or internship experience in the commercial construction industry.
- Shows participation and/or leadership roles in student organizations, professional associations, or extracurricular activities.
The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.
Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.
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Tips for Your Assistant Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers open summer assistant engineer internship applications the preceding fall and close cohorts months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear across the full calendar year. Check listings regularly instead of waiting for a single recruiting season.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Intern hiring teams for assistant engineer roles have little work history to assess, so your portfolio does the work your resume can't. Document two or three complete projects with the tools you used, what you built or solved, and a link to the finished work, a code repository, CAD files, a published analysis, or a design case study depending on the track.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied specifically to your university, and professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach, since not every employer recruits on campus.
Practice the actual assistant engineer intern screen out loud
Engineering intern screens typically include a technical assessment covering core concepts relevant to your track, data structures and algorithms for software roles, applied analysis for systems or data work, or design review for mechanical and civil tracks. Practice explaining your reasoning as you work through problems, since interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final answer.
Assistant Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an assistant engineer internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level and want something concrete to assess. For assistant engineer candidates, that artifact is typically a linked portfolio of completed projects showing the tools you used and what you built. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an assistant engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for assistant engineer interns is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team at the end of your term, and how early you have the return-offer conversation. Position for one by treating every assignment as a finished work product, but keep applying to full-time roles in parallel so you're not counting on it.
When should I apply for assistant engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season gives you the widest window to apply.
Are assistant engineer internships paid?
Most professional assistant engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon in engineering outside of certain nonprofit or academic settings. Filtering to roles with disclosed pay ranges helps you compare options early.
What should an assistant engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools and methods you used and link to where the work lives, a code repository, a design or CAD portfolio, a published report, or a case study. Add relevant coursework directly below your education section. Keep the whole document to one page, since intern hiring teams scan quickly.
Can international students get assistant engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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