About the role#
Hoffman Construction Company is seeking an Intern Project Engineer for the 2026-2027 school year. This role is based on-site and requires approximately 20 hours of work per week. You will coordinate with your project team to establish a schedule that accommodates your academic commitments while meeting the weekly hour requirement.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate site logistics, subcontractors, vendors, and field inspections.
- Interpret blueprint construction drawings and technical manuals.
- Write and publish meeting minutes, schedule graphs, and activity checklists.
- Perform field surveying and lay out control lines and benchmarks.
- Receive and distribute requests for information and change documents.
- Assist with document control, quality control, and schedule management from preconstruction through project closeout.
- Act as a technical advisor at the onsite field construction office.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or an equivalent degree.
- Experience organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method.
- Familiarity with the CSI specification system for construction.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam.
- Experience with critical path method scheduling software and AutoCAD.
- Ability to lift and carry documents and survey equipment up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to access all areas of a construction site for work progress reviews.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Term: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
About Hoffman Construction Company
Hoffman Construction Company operates as a general contractor and construction manager. Founded in 1922, the firm maintains its headquarters in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It employs 1,407 people and maintains 100 percent active employee ownership. The company operates offices in Portland, Seattle, Boise, and Tempe.
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