Project Engineer Intern ; Mid-West Region

Rosemont, IL - Internship

About PEAK…

At PEAK Construction Corporation, we do more than build facilities — we build value, trust, long-term partnerships, and a culture where people come first. Headquartered in Rosemont, IL, with regional offices in East Windsor, NJ and Charleston–St. George, SC, we’re a national design-build leader trusted across the industry and country.

We take pride in delivering excellence often beginning with land development and site analysis across Industrial, Freezer/Cooler, Hospitality, Healthcare, Commercial, and Specialty markets — but what truly sets us apart is our people. Our mantra is simple:
Do The Right Thing. That commitment extends to how we treat clients, partners, and especially our team.

About the Role...

As a Project Engineer Intern at Peak Construction Corporation, you will be an essential member of our project team, gaining hands‑on experience in the construction industry while supporting active projects from pre‑construction to closeout. This internship is designed to provide broad exposure to both field and office operations, giving you insight into the role of a Project Engineer. Under guidance from experienced professionals, you’ll assist with scheduling, document control, safety protocols, and coordination tasks—building a strong foundation for a potential future career in project management, field supervision, estimating, or safety.

Where You Will Make a Difference…

Strategic Project Support You’ll contribute directly to planning and execution efforts across active construction projects. By supporting budget development, subcontractor coordination, and procurement tracking, you'll help the team stay ahead of supply chain delays and maintain momentum.

Safety & Risk Awareness You’ll play an active role in promoting job‑site safety by monitoring conditions and flagging potential risks. Your involvement in safety meetings and documentation will help maintain compliance and reinforce PEAK’s culture of safety

Document Management & Organization You’ll take ownership of tracking and organizing critical project documents—submittals, RFIs, correspondence, and change orders—ensuring timely responses and alignment with specifications.

Scheduling & Coordination You’ll assist with updates to the Master Project Schedule and contribute to defining critical path timelines during pre‑construction and procurement. Your role will help ensure schedule alignment across field and office teams.

Collaboration & Communication You’ll attend project meetings, document key takeaways, and help prepare stakeholder updates. Your coordination will support clear communication between the PEAK team, subcontractors, and project owners.

Project Closeout & Quality Support You’ll help facilitate closeout procedures, monitor punch list progress, and verify documentation completeness. Your work will support smooth transitions and reinforce PEAK’s commitment to quality assurance.

Professional Development You’ll operate in a cross‑functional environment that blends project management, QA/QC, safety, and estimating. Exposure to PEAK’s leadership and operational strategy will prepare you for expanded responsibilities and long‑term career growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with others
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Effective and energetic communicator with leadership capabilities
• Self‑motivated and able to prioritize competing demands
• Education:
  
  Actively pursuing Bachelor’s degree in a construction‑related field (required)
• Experience:
  
  Entry level to prior internship experience with prior Construction Management (or equivalent) internship or Co‑Op experience a plus.
• Proficiency in/ability to learn Project Management software, Bluebeam, MS Excel and Project

Some things you should know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel may be required.
• Our commitment to providing a respectful, caring, and collaborative work environment is unmatched.
• Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Your Benefits at PEAK Construction

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