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Construction CPT jobs let F-1 students in civil engineering, construction management, and architecture programs earn field experience that counts toward graduation. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start work, and the role must directly integrate with your enrolled coursework, site supervision, estimating, or project coordination all qualify when tied to your program.
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Thank you for your interest in interning with McKinstry!
We are proud and excited to offer summer internships for 2027 across several of our different office locations and are currently seeking a Construction Project Engineer Intern to join our construction team in Seattle, WA.
McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.
Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:
- renewables and energy services
- engineering and design
- construction and facility services
To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?
Our B.L.U.E. (Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich) Summer Internship Program is purposefully designed to inspire your imagination and help you guide your career with purpose. You’ll be an integral part of McKinstry with hands-on experience, mentorship and a healthy dose of fun. Our program delivers depth and real experience so that you can truly evaluate potential career paths within the work we do.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What we look for in our Construction Project Engineer Interns:
- Must be pursuing or have a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Sophomore student standing or higher required.
- Availability in Summer 2027 (May/June start until August/September depending on school); part-time availability after Summer preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills.
- Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task, and work independently.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other regularly encountered items.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint and MS Project preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
What are our Construction Project Engineer Interns responsible for:
- Communicating with clients and project resources (subcontractors, vendors, trades) and document discussions, outcomes and decisions.
- Coordinating equipment procurement with the purchasing department and vendors.
- Supporting the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
- Working with various internal and external teams while on jobsite.
- Attending team management meetings.
- Communicating and coordinating with McKinstry subcontractors, including the routing of any correspondence.
- Communicating with Project Manager and Project team for daily duties.
- Maintaining drawings, daily correspondence with trades, schedules, RFI logs, submittal logs, and superintendent daily reports.
- Assisting in the client and subcontractor change order process.
- Creating Requests for Information (RFI)
- Processing, reviewing, logging, and distributing submittals.
- Publishing Operations and Maintenance Manuals for the client.
- Other duties as assigned
COMPENSATION
The hourly rate for this role is $24/hr.
The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your interest in interning with McKinstry!
We are proud and excited to offer summer internships for 2027 across several of our different office locations and are currently seeking a Construction Project Engineer Intern to join our construction team in Seattle, WA.
McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.
Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:
- renewables and energy services
- engineering and design
- construction and facility services
To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?
Our B.L.U.E. (Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich) Summer Internship Program is purposefully designed to inspire your imagination and help you guide your career with purpose. You’ll be an integral part of McKinstry with hands-on experience, mentorship and a healthy dose of fun. Our program delivers depth and real experience so that you can truly evaluate potential career paths within the work we do.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What we look for in our Construction Project Engineer Interns:
- Must be pursuing or have a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Sophomore student standing or higher required.
- Availability in Summer 2027 (May/June start until August/September depending on school); part-time availability after Summer preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills.
- Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task, and work independently.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other regularly encountered items.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint and MS Project preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
What are our Construction Project Engineer Interns responsible for:
- Communicating with clients and project resources (subcontractors, vendors, trades) and document discussions, outcomes and decisions.
- Coordinating equipment procurement with the purchasing department and vendors.
- Supporting the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
- Working with various internal and external teams while on jobsite.
- Attending team management meetings.
- Communicating and coordinating with McKinstry subcontractors, including the routing of any correspondence.
- Communicating with Project Manager and Project team for daily duties.
- Maintaining drawings, daily correspondence with trades, schedules, RFI logs, submittal logs, and superintendent daily reports.
- Assisting in the client and subcontractor change order process.
- Creating Requests for Information (RFI)
- Processing, reviewing, logging, and distributing submittals.
- Publishing Operations and Maintenance Manuals for the client.
- Other duties as assigned
COMPENSATION
The hourly rate for this role is $24/hr.
The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.
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Get Access To All JobsConstruction CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a construction internship qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role is an integral part of your established curriculum and your DSO approves it before you start. Construction internships in project management, site engineering, cost estimating, or structural inspection typically qualify for students in civil engineering, construction management, or architecture programs. The offer letter must describe duties that map directly to your coursework.
Can I work on a federal construction project on CPT?
You can work on federally funded construction projects on CPT, but the contractor must be enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for federal contractors under Executive Order 13465. Confirm E-Verify enrollment with the employer's HR team before your DSO submits the CPT authorization. Some federal project sites also require background clearance, which can extend onboarding timelines.
What construction job titles are typically CPT-eligible?
Roles like construction project engineer, field engineer, estimator, scheduler, and site coordinator are commonly authorized for CPT. The O*NET occupation profiles for these titles document the degree requirements and technical tasks that DSOs and USCIS use to assess whether a role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Avoid titles like general laborer or site worker, which typically don't meet the degree-requirement threshold for CPT eligibility.
How do I find construction employers who've hired CPT students before?
Migrate Mate lets you filter construction employers by Labor Condition Application filing history, which identifies firms that have formally sponsored international employees. Employers with recent LCA filings in construction management or civil engineering occupations have already navigated work authorization requirements and are more likely to process your CPT paperwork without delays.
Does full-time CPT on a construction site affect my OPT eligibility?
Using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, doesn't affect OPT. If your construction internship runs a full semester or co-op year at 40 hours per week, count those months carefully against your 12-month threshold before accepting a full-time arrangement.