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Project Engineer Intern

Shaw Construction
Grand Junction, CO Intern
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
Project Engineer Intern β€” Denver, CO & Grand Junction

Come work and train with the industry's finest professionals here at Shaw Construction! Shaw's Internship Program provides challenging and rewarding work opportunities for college students looking to gain real-world experience in the construction field.

Job Summary

As a Project Engineer Intern, you will be given the opportunity to apply your academic training and skills in a real-world setting at one of our project locations in the Denver Metro area. In addition, you will assist the project manager, superintendent and the rest of the on-site construction staff with managing the administrative and document control requirements of the project.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Setup job document controls to manage project information, including: jobsite files, record drawings, submittal schedule, submittal log, RFI log, electronic document systems, LEED or other green program documentation
  • Preparing a submittal schedule for PM and Superintendent approval
  • Receiving, reviewing, distributing and logging submittals (some review and approval by Superintendent)
  • Preparing weekly submittal status report for OAC meeting
  • Assisting the Superintendent with the RFI process
  • Receiving, distributing and recording any clarification documents (RFIs, ASIs, new drawings)
  • Preparing a weekly RFI status report for OAC meeting
  • Assisting the PM requesting, collecting and reviewing subcontractor pricing on changes
  • Prepare subcontractor modifications for PM approval and signature
  • Administrate and document the LEED or other green program
  • Assisting the PM with assembling Owner change orders
  • Assisting the PM with collecting and reviewing subcontractor/vendor billings and invoices
  • Assisting the PM with review of monthly job costs and facilitating correction of cost coding errors
  • Develop a list of turnover requirements
  • Facilitate building turnover, including punchlist tracking
  • Develop a list of required closeout documents
  • Collect and log closeout documents
  • Develop a list of required closeout items for each subcontract
  • Facilitate subcontract closeout
  • Assist the Superintendent with QA/QC documentation
  • Assist the Superintendent with weekend/vacation field coverage
  • Participate in company training
  • Assist with pre-construction, including estimating and quantification

Education/Experience

  • Candidates are required to be currently enrolled in an Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management program at an accredited university

Compensation

  • Pay Type: Hourly
  • Pay Range: $21.00 to $23.00 per hour

Salary : $21 - $23

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