Construction Project Engineer Internships
Construction project 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 in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Kroger, Skanska, and Graycor among the employers posting roles now.
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Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, Bush Construction is a commercial construction, design and development firm that specializes in building, expanding, renovating, or redeveloping multi-sector projects, including historical renovations. Our core values – drive to succeed, inspire teamwork, do the right thing, be humbly confident and embrace change – set our extraordinary culture and customized construction experience a part.
Bush Construction is looking to hire a full-time Project Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to work out of our St. Louis office. Applicants who are pursuing any level of college degree or trade program that focuses on construction management, engineering, or other construction trade are encouraged to apply. This will be a full-time role scheduled 32-40 hours per week, with a flexible start date based on school timelines.
The pay rate for this position is $20 per hour. Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
What can you expect in this role?
At Bush Construction, we are looking for highly motivated interns to assist our project managers and field supervisors with project coordination. Interns will be based out of our location in St. Louis, Missouri
Under the supervision of a Project Manager, responsibilities will include:
- Working onsite in various capacities assisting the Superintendents or Foreman
- Scheduling of various contracts and materials
- Learning more about the commercial construction industry
Here’s what it takes to get started:
- Ability to prioritize work and meet project deadlines
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, including Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why should you work here?
At Bush Construction, you'll be a part of something bigger. As a proud member of the McCarthy-Bush Corporation family of companies, we're united by a commitment to "Growing Together" - creating value through collaboration and delivering one-stop solutions to our customers. Check out our Growing Together video! Within Bush Construction, our five guiding principles shape everything we do. We're intentional about building a culture where people are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow - because when our people thrive, so do our projects. Together, we deliver exceptional construction experiences for our clients.
We also offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Extensive career growth opportunities
- The ability to have on-the-job, hands-on experience
- A collaborative environment with networking and industry-connection opportunities
Bush Construction is committed to equal employment opportunities and all candidates will be evaluated based qualification. Equal Opportunity is the Law. Applicants – click HERE to access Employee and Employer Rights and Obligations under FMLA.
Construction Project Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Kroger29
- Skanska4
- Graycor3
- US Engineering3
- QTS2
Tips for Your Construction Project Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than the role seems to require
Large construction and engineering firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Map out target employers in August or September and treat fall deadlines as your primary window.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams at the intern level expect limited work history, so your portfolio does the work your resume can't. Document two or three construction or engineering projects with the tools used, your specific role, and outputs, whether CAD drawings, project schedules, site plans, or cost estimates. Give recruiters something concrete to assess.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside that campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never make it to a fair.
Practice your technical interview format out loud
Construction project engineer intern screens often involve a technical conversation covering project management concepts, construction processes, or an engineering problem-solving exercise. Practice answering out loud and explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you approach a problem as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Target structured internship programs at larger firms first
Many large construction, engineering, and infrastructure companies run cohort or rotational internship programs built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often carry clearer return-offer processes than ad-hoc intern roles. Identify the ones that match your interests and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the construction project engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're not sorting through roles you cannot take.
Construction Project Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction project engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For construction project engineer candidates, a portfolio documenting completed projects with tools used gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a construction project engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For construction project engineer interns, what drives it most is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and acting before the return-offer window closes. Position for one by delivering consistently and expressing interest early, without counting on it.
When should I apply for construction project engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large construction and engineering employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications open months before the program begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role fits your timeline gives you the widest set of options.
Are construction project engineer internships paid?
Most professional construction project 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. Hourly and stipend structures are both common at this level, so review each posting for the compensation details the employer has provided.
What should a construction project engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects naming the tools, software, and methods used, and link to or reference a portfolio showing the work, such as CAD drawings, site plans, or construction management deliverables. Add relevant coursework and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote construction project engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the construction project engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them.
Can international students get construction project 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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