Project Engineer Intern

CVE is seeking motivated and hard-working Summer Project Engineering Interns to join our team. This internship provides hands‑on experience supporting electrical construction projects, including project planning, coordination, estimating, material management, documentation, and site oversight.

As a Project Engineering Intern, you will assist experienced project managers, engineers, estimators and teams with a variety of office and field tasks while learning industry best practices. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world construction management experience in a safe, collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

What you’ll learn and do:

• Support project planning, coordination and execution for electrical construction projects under guidance from project managers and project engineers.
• Assist with reviewing specifications, ensuring technical accuracy, and contributing to project documentation (e.g. change orders, RFIs, submittals).
• Aid in material sourcing, purchasing, inventory tracking, and delivery coordination to meet project schedules.
• Help prepare cost estimates by gathering data, obtaining quotes, reviewing bids, and supporting accurate project pricing.
• Participate in monitoring project timelines, budgets, quality control and worksite coordination during site visits/inspections.
• Collaborate with team members across departments (engineering, procurement, estimating, project management, field teams) and external partners like contractors and vendors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Perform general support tasks such as organizing data, preparing reports, and contributing to team efforts on significant construction projects.

What you bring:

• Current valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Availability to work 40+ hours/ week during the summer period
• Flexibility to be assigned to various project sites/locations in Utah
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively
• Enthusiasm, willingness to learn and a strong work ethic
• Ideal candidates are students pursuing degrees in electrical engineering, construction management, civil engineering, or related fields (or those seeking hands‑on experience in project engineering and management)

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Hands‑on experience and mentorship from experienced crews in a dynamic office and project environments
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful construction projects

How to apply:

Qualified candidates can apply here, or by emailing a resume to  CVE is an equal opportunity employer.