Project Engineer Intern - Summer 26

Position Overview

Helix Electric, founded in 1985, is one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies, known for empowering people and powering projects through a dedicated, expert team. As a Project Engineer Intern, you will assist the Project Manager and serve as the liaison between the field and the office. In this role, you will help define project objectives by planning, executing, and finalizing projects while keeping within schedule and budget. Our internship program provides hands-on responsibilities, exposure to various project types, and robust mentoring to support your continued growth well beyond graduation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with project managers, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors to foster a team approach and lay the foundation for a career in the construction industry.
• Collaborate with the superintendent to track materials and maintain positive vendor relationships for coordination and project close-out.
• Act as a champion of the Helix safety culture by monitoring and encouraging jobsite safety and accident prevention.
• Engage in the Change Order process and get introduced to Accubid to assist with estimating.
• Partner with the project team to analyze subcontract agreements and better understand scope of work and project pricing.
• Assist with material and equipment procurement.
• Collaborate closely with the BIM department and participate in the coordination and planning process.
• Produce and maintain detailed job logs, including transmittals, submittals, and RFIs.
• Gain exposure to and monitor quality control measures.
• Manage labor schedules by working closely with superintendents and project managers.
• Create and order prefabricated assemblies to assist in planning and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Walk job sites, learn the trade comprehensively, and use that knowledge to enhance overall company performance.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous construction or internship experience is preferred.
• Highly motivated with a strong initiative.
• Basic math skills with the ability to calculate and analyze data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
• A mindset geared towards continuous improvements of department processes.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation: USD $21.00 - $26.00 per hour, based on factors such as location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. This role may also be eligible for bonus.

• Relocation assistance
• Housing stipend or corporate apartment