About the role#
This is a 12-week, full-time paid internship running from May 17 to August 6, 2027. You will work under the guidance of project managers and construction managers to gain hands-on experience in retail facility engineering. You are expected to model the company values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety throughout your assignment.
What you'll do#
- Assist project managers with daily operations, including pre-remodel checklists and as-built fixture or refrigeration drawings.
- Support the contractor bid process and participate in weekly project meetings.
- Manage equipment orders, track deliveries, and ensure they align with construction schedules.
- Oversee store fixture installations and assist with project closeout tasks, such as punch lists and final invoicing.
- Inspect capital projects to ensure quality control and compliance with specifications.
- Review architecture plans, refrigeration designs, and electrical or mechanical plans with technical staff.
- Evaluate proposed change orders for validity.
- Complete estimates and manage minor capital projects.
- Participate in department meetings and huddles.
- Develop a cumulative project summarizing your internship work to present to the executive team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management.
- A preferred GPA of 3.0.
- Prior experience in a construction environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information to various organizational levels.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to analyze information and apply it to business needs.
- A commitment to providing customer service.
Location & details#
- Location: Glen Allen, Virginia.
- This is an on-site, full-time position.
- Work authorization is required without the need for future visa sponsorship.
About Kroger
Kroger operates as a large retail company with a presence across 35 states. The organization manages 2,800 stores alongside 34 manufacturing plants and 44 distribution centers. It serves over 11 million customers daily through in-store shopping and e-commerce options. The company produces its own grocery items under various internal brands.
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