About the role#
The Christman Company is hiring an Assistant Project Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 program. You will join our operations team to gain hands-on experience in project planning and construction phases. This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Knoxville, Tennessee.
What you'll do#
- Provide administrative and technical support to the project team.
- Assist with RFI, document control, submittals, cost tracking, and schedule updates.
- Summarize discussions and decisions from project, owner, and subcontractor meetings.
- Review specification books to ensure project quality and compliance.
- Help the Project Manager identify inspections, create inspection logs, and coordinate with inspectors.
- Update contract drawings to reflect approved changes.
- Assist Superintendents with daily reports and manage progress and quality photos.
- Model safety awareness and support logistics for site-specific safety plans.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
- Pursuit of a bachelor degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug and background screening.
Location & details#
- Location: Knoxville, TN
- Modality: On-site
- Term: Summer 2027
About The Christman Company
The Christman Company provides construction management and general contracting services. Founded in 1894, the firm operates out of Lansing, Michigan. It maintains 8 offices across the country to serve clients in sectors such as healthcare, government, education, and industrial power. The company employs 622 people.
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