Project Assistant Internships
Project assistant internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working project managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Interstates Companies, W.E. O'Neil Construction Company, and Egan Company among the employers posting roles now.
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Interested in seeing how electrical systems, automation, and technology come together to keep manufacturing operations running? Join Egan's Industrial Controls Process & Manufacturing team this summer as an Assistant Project Manager Intern and get hands-on experience supporting projects that help industrial facilities operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently. Our team works with customers to develop and deliver solutions that support manufacturing processes, improve facility operations, and bring complex systems together. You'll gain exposure to projects involving industrial controls, automation, process equipment, and electrical systems, while learning how teams coordinate technical details, manage project schedules, and turn customer needs into real-world solutions.
In our summer internship program, you’ll work alongside professionals in the industry while also engaging in events just for interns, including a jobsite ride-along, mentorship opportunities, Insights Discovery workshop, and more! Our internship program lasts 12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates to meet the needs of your school and extracurricular schedule.
If you're curious about how things work, enjoy solving problems, and are excited to see technology and engineering come together in real-world applications, we'd love to have you join our team this summer!
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager Intern include but are not limited to the following:
- Collaborate with project team to plan, setup, and manage construction projects.
- Navigate and use Egan’s project management systems and processes, including Milestone Based Delivery (MBD).
- Assist senior staff by observing, learning, and doing the following:
- Manage projects from start to finish
- Set up projects to meet or exceed budgetary and timing goals.
- Order equipment and materials.
- Attend job site meetings.
- Manage people in various trades on the job sites.
- Close out job with maximum profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and foster long-term relationships with customers through quality performance of work.
- Promote a positive safety culture by following Egan’s safety policies.
- Participate in construction document analysis to develop clear and consistent interpretations.
- Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures; assist with change orders, project billings, and change request pricing.
- Process day-to-day administrative items (i.e. supply requisitions, RFI’s, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, take-offs, etc.) as directed.
- Build strong internal partnerships; work collaboratively with other Egan groups to support Egan’s Mission, Vision and Values.
- Use basic understanding of financials and reporting to support a PM in related responsibilities.
- Actively participate in Egan’s Summer Internship Program and activities.
- Perform additional duties and assignments as requested/needed.
- Visit jobsites and customer sites regularly.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a two or four year degree in Construction Management, Electrical Construction, Electrical Design or related field.
- 0-2 years of construction and/or general business experience.
- Travel to jobsites and client sites may be required.
Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.
- Anticipates and adjusts to changing priorities and methods.
- Willingness to learn new ideas and concepts; takes on new tasks and challenges.
- Excellent MS Office and Google Suite skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems.
Working Conditions
- Performance of duties will mostly be in the Champlin office with visits to job sites as needed.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
- Exposure to loud noise, dirt, and exposure to the elements.
- Climbing ladders/stairs, uneven ground, bending, kneeling, and twisting are frequent needs.
Benefits, Perks and Pay Beyond the Industry Standard
Egan is committed to providing a workplace that helps you thrive both personally and professionally.
- Well-being: you’re offered comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family
- Professional Development: we support your learning and career growth by offering regular learning and development opportunities both on the job and as part of the summer internship program.
- Community Involvement: our “Beyond the Jobsite” program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need
- Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST): accrue paid leave that can be used for certain reasons related to sickness and safety
This internship provides a valuable learning experience and the opportunity to gain practical skills and experience. Please note that this is a temporary position and does not include company-sponsored benefits, like health insurance.
Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour
Strong Culture Built on Values and Keeping Promises
At Egan, you’ll be part of a team that shares a passion for redefining the industry by setting a new standard of customer care. Together, we'll promote teamwork, embrace innovation, act with integrity, pursue growth, and prioritize safety. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to providing the growth and success you're looking for, both for yourself and for the customers you serve. You’ll love being part of success shaped by the strength of our team, which is enhanced by:
- Solid history as a legacy leader in specialty contracting and system integration for over 80 years
- Private ownership and operations by employees who work in the company (not a holding company or private equity firm)
- Engaging leadership who prioritizes your safety, your development, and your impact
- A proven track record of employee retention and loyalty
From general contractors and architects to building owners and facility engineers, Egan collaborates throughout the entire construction or project process with the shared goal of maintaining best-in-class relationships with our internal teams, customers, and business partners. At over 1,000 employees occupying our offices and work sites, we aim to ensure every project is done with quality craftsmanship, integrity, and an aggressive commitment to safety. In fact, we’re proud to be recognized as one of America's Safest Companies for recurring years.
Application Instructions and Employment Practices
Egan Company will not discriminate against or harass any employee or application for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, familial status, local human rights commission activity, or status with regard to public assistance.
We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should email recruiting@eganco.com.
Creating and maintaining a safe and drug-free working environment is important to all of us. Employment with Egan requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. We also participate in E-Verify.
Egan reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. Any resume submitted to any employee of Egan without a prior signed search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Egan.
No agency emails, calls, or solicitations will be accepted without a valid agreement.
Overview
Interested in seeing how electrical systems, automation, and technology come together to keep manufacturing operations running? Join Egan's Industrial Controls Process & Manufacturing team this summer as an Assistant Project Manager Intern and get hands-on experience supporting projects that help industrial facilities operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently. Our team works with customers to develop and deliver solutions that support manufacturing processes, improve facility operations, and bring complex systems together. You'll gain exposure to projects involving industrial controls, automation, process equipment, and electrical systems, while learning how teams coordinate technical details, manage project schedules, and turn customer needs into real-world solutions.
In our summer internship program, you’ll work alongside professionals in the industry while also engaging in events just for interns, including a jobsite ride-along, mentorship opportunities, Insights Discovery workshop, and more! Our internship program lasts 12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates to meet the needs of your school and extracurricular schedule.
If you're curious about how things work, enjoy solving problems, and are excited to see technology and engineering come together in real-world applications, we'd love to have you join our team this summer!
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager Intern include but are not limited to the following:
- Collaborate with project team to plan, setup, and manage construction projects.
- Navigate and use Egan’s project management systems and processes, including Milestone Based Delivery (MBD).
- Assist senior staff by observing, learning, and doing the following:
- Manage projects from start to finish
- Set up projects to meet or exceed budgetary and timing goals.
- Order equipment and materials.
- Attend job site meetings.
- Manage people in various trades on the job sites.
- Close out job with maximum profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and foster long-term relationships with customers through quality performance of work.
- Promote a positive safety culture by following Egan’s safety policies.
- Participate in construction document analysis to develop clear and consistent interpretations.
- Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures; assist with change orders, project billings, and change request pricing.
- Process day-to-day administrative items (i.e. supply requisitions, RFI’s, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, take-offs, etc.) as directed.
- Build strong internal partnerships; work collaboratively with other Egan groups to support Egan’s Mission, Vision and Values.
- Use basic understanding of financials and reporting to support a PM in related responsibilities.
- Actively participate in Egan’s Summer Internship Program and activities.
- Perform additional duties and assignments as requested/needed.
- Visit jobsites and customer sites regularly.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a two or four year degree in Construction Management, Electrical Construction, Electrical Design or related field.
- 0-2 years of construction and/or general business experience.
- Travel to jobsites and client sites may be required.
Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.
- Anticipates and adjusts to changing priorities and methods.
- Willingness to learn new ideas and concepts; takes on new tasks and challenges.
- Excellent MS Office and Google Suite skills and ability/desire to learn new software systems.
Working Conditions
- Performance of duties will mostly be in the Champlin office with visits to job sites as needed.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
- Exposure to loud noise, dirt, and exposure to the elements.
- Climbing ladders/stairs, uneven ground, bending, kneeling, and twisting are frequent needs.
Benefits, Perks and Pay Beyond the Industry Standard
Egan is committed to providing a workplace that helps you thrive both personally and professionally.
- Well-being: you’re offered comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family
- Professional Development: we support your learning and career growth by offering regular learning and development opportunities both on the job and as part of the summer internship program.
- Community Involvement: our “Beyond the Jobsite” program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need
- Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST): accrue paid leave that can be used for certain reasons related to sickness and safety
This internship provides a valuable learning experience and the opportunity to gain practical skills and experience. Please note that this is a temporary position and does not include company-sponsored benefits, like health insurance.
Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour
Strong Culture Built on Values and Keeping Promises
At Egan, you’ll be part of a team that shares a passion for redefining the industry by setting a new standard of customer care. Together, we'll promote teamwork, embrace innovation, act with integrity, pursue growth, and prioritize safety. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to providing the growth and success you're looking for, both for yourself and for the customers you serve. You’ll love being part of success shaped by the strength of our team, which is enhanced by:
- Solid history as a legacy leader in specialty contracting and system integration for over 80 years
- Private ownership and operations by employees who work in the company (not a holding company or private equity firm)
- Engaging leadership who prioritizes your safety, your development, and your impact
- A proven track record of employee retention and loyalty
From general contractors and architects to building owners and facility engineers, Egan collaborates throughout the entire construction or project process with the shared goal of maintaining best-in-class relationships with our internal teams, customers, and business partners. At over 1,000 employees occupying our offices and work sites, we aim to ensure every project is done with quality craftsmanship, integrity, and an aggressive commitment to safety. In fact, we’re proud to be recognized as one of America's Safest Companies for recurring years.
Application Instructions and Employment Practices
Egan Company will not discriminate against or harass any employee or application for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, familial status, local human rights commission activity, or status with regard to public assistance.
We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should email recruiting@eganco.com.
Creating and maintaining a safe and drug-free working environment is important to all of us. Employment with Egan requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. We also participate in E-Verify.
Egan reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. Any resume submitted to any employee of Egan without a prior signed search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Egan.
No agency emails, calls, or solicitations will be accepted without a valid agreement.
Project Assistant Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Project Assistant Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers close summer intern cohorts the preceding fall, often before spring semester starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so roles appear year-round. Start your search at least a semester ahead for structured programs and check listings regularly for the rest.
Build project evidence before you apply
Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so give recruiters something concrete to assess. Document two or three projects with the tools you used and the outcomes you achieved, a case study, a project repository, a published analysis, or a design portfolio depending on the role you're targeting.
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 campus activity widens the pool you reach without duplicating effort.
Practice the actual intern screen out loud
Project assistant intern interviews often include a structured exercise, a case conversation, a mini project scoping scenario, or a tools-and-process walkthrough depending on the team's focus. Practice your answers out loud and walk through your reasoning clearly, because interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final answer.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers
Many large employers run rotational or cohort-based programs built specifically to train people new to project work. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and offer the most structured mentorship for someone without prior experience. Identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the project assistant internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings. Filter by location and work type first so you spend your time on roles you can actually take, not ones you'll rule out after reading the full description.
Project Assistant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project assistant internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio that gives recruiters something concrete to assess: documented projects showing the tools you used and the outcomes you delivered. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a project assistant internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions happen so you can ask the right questions early. Position yourself for one without counting on it.
When should I apply for project assistant internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss roles that open and fill quickly outside the main recruiting season.
Are project assistant internships paid?
Most professional project assistant internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so there's no single standard. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing shows it. If a role doesn't list compensation, that's worth clarifying before you invest time in a full application.
What should a project assistant internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history, include the tools you used and link to the deliverable where you can, whether that's a case study, a published analysis, a design file, or a project repository. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole thing to one page, and let the project artifacts do the persuading.
Are there remote project assistant internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the project assistant internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you decide what works for you. Use the work-type filter to see only the listings that match your situation before you start sorting through roles.
Can international students get project assistant 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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