About the role#
The Project Engineer Intern will support the project team by assisting with operational tasks and gaining practical experience in project management. This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Participate in project planning sessions to understand scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Assist the team with project execution and milestones.
- Prepare for and attend pre-job and weekly meetings.
- Provide project status updates during weekly meetings.
- Track project costs using timesheets, weekly quantities, and job cost reports.
- Maintain cost reports and billing quantities.
- Organize project documentation, including contracts and change orders.
- Keep detailed logs of project activities and daily work reports.
- Scan, index, and organize files for project reference.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a college degree program for engineering or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, remain flexible, and work under pressure to meet short deadlines.
- Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Basic math skills for calculating and analyzing data.
Location & details#
- Location: Brea, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $26 per hour.
About COLAS
Colas is a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group that focuses on the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. The company operates in fifty countries and manages projects ranging from urban development to civil engineering and material recycling. It maintains a network of 2,000 operating units and 3,500 production sites. The company employs 64,000 people globally.
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