South Florida Project Engineer Intern

Balfour Beatty

May 14

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Engineering
Fort Lauderdale

Requirements

Minimum Requirements
Currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering program.
Preferred Requirements
Prior commercial construction internships or work experience, very helpful, but not required.
Able to develop new skills and knowledge quickly.
Participate in training, seminars, task team meetings, etc.
Demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, etc.
Strong computer skills including the ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
Possess good self-organizational and management skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Learn about managing the project budget by controlling expenditures, coordinating owner and subcontractor billings, identifying work not covered by subcontractor, and ensuring successful office support related to overall cost and schedule.
Learn about Safety and Quality Control programs and how to coordinate actions to address problems.
Learn about company procedures, the correspondence process and handling, etc. with the Office Manager in accordance with the Operations Manual.
Learn how to review and process submittal data and shop drawings.
Understand how to coordinate submittals, deliveries, etc. that affect the project schedule with the Superintendent.
Monitor/review weekly and monthly status reports and weekly subcontractor meeting minutes, change orders, etc. to understand process.
Understand change documents and change proposal requests for price review.
May go with Project Engineer to meetings with architect and owner representatives to understand information required by owner, necessary progress reports and summaries, and how action plans from owner/architect meetings address all outstanding issues related to the project.
Learn how changes, clarifications, directives, RFIs, etc. are updated on “as-built” plans and coordinated with company supervision and subcontractors/suppliers.
Learn how to maintain RFI logs and change request log.

FAQs

What is the job title of the internship position available at Balfour Beatty?

The job title is South Florida Project Engineer Intern.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Who is eligible to apply for this internship?

The internship is aimed at motivated college students.

What qualities is Balfour Beatty looking for in candidates?

Balfour Beatty is looking for candidates with a passion for their work, a strong drive to achieve results, the ability to solve problems creatively, and a dedication to client service and relationship management.

What is the duration of the internship program?

The internship program is for the 2023-2024 academic year.

What is the main focus of this internship position?

The main focus is to provide support in project engineering activities while developing skills related to construction management and engineering practices.

Is previous experience required to apply for this internship?

The job description does not specify that previous experience is required, indicating that motivated college students are encouraged to apply, which may include those with little to no prior experience.

How can I apply for the South Florida Project Engineer Intern position?

Interested candidates should follow the application instructions provided by Balfour Beatty, which typically includes submitting a resume and cover letter through their careers page or job portal.

What benefits might intern candidates expect from this internship?

Although not specified in the job description, interns typically gain hands-on experience, the opportunity to work on real projects, mentorship from industry professionals, and networking opportunities in the construction and engineering field.

Balfour Beatty

We are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future.

Engineering & Construction

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1909

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 24,500 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.