Project Engineer Intern

We have designed our internship program with the college student in mind. If you are driven and looking to build meaningful projects and a  career, Jacobsen is for you.

Your Day to Day

• Develops full understanding of the scope and interdependence of all contract documents.
• Observes and records jobsite activity in accordance with required contractual frequency.
• Manages effective document control mechanisms for the project to ensure that work is performed in accordance with contract documents.
• Evaluates change order requests including design changes, specifications and drawing releases and reports status.
• Evaluates submittals of shop drawings, material data and samples and takes appropriate action based upon contract specifications.
• Reviews and processes as-built drawings to ensure that all changes during the course of construction are recorded.
• Reviews the project schedule and assists the project manager in the maintenance of it as requested.
• Manages the request for information process in order to facilitate the timely exchange of information between designer and contractor.
• Assists the project manager in the maintenance of effective cost control mechanisms for the project.
• Completes project close out requirements in accordance with contract documents.
• Coordinates meeting agendas, prepares minutes and follows up on action items.
• Administers quality control program as outlined in the project procedures manual.
• Becomes familiar with safety requirements of the project and monitors compliance.
• Utilizes safe work practices and follows directives, policies, and procedures for assisting and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
• Maintains effective and professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors.

How You Contribute

• Maintaining a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations.
• Building effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participating in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image. 
• Making presentations to proactively seek new business opportunities through relationships.
• Promoting our Values. Communicating our vision and purpose.
• Serving as a role model and promoting professional behavior.
• Participating in and supporting operations training programs and committing to the development of project staff and of self. 

Education & Experience

Currently enrolled as a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or other technical degree or a related field in the construction and/or engineering industry.