Intern Project Engineer Summer 2026 - CA

Hoffman Construction Company is a prominent construction firm known for its iconic projects in the Pacific Northwest. They are seeking an Intern Project Engineer for Summer 2026 to assist the project team with various tasks including site logistics coordination, quality control, and document management.


Responsibilities

  • Interpretation of blueprint construction drawings and technical manuals
  • Writing and publishing meeting minutes, schedule graphs and activity checklists
  • Receiving and distributing requests for information and change documents issued by other offices
  • Organization and filing of record documents
  • Field surveying and layout of control lines and benchmarks
  • Information storage and retrieval using computers
  • Technical advisor at onsite field construction office
  • Must be able to access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review
  • Clear communication skills in speech, handwriting and computer formatting required for responding to information requests
  • Lifting and carrying of documents and survey equipment up to 40 pounds
  • Manage technical information and care about people

Skills

  • Education background in materials and methods of construction
  • Pursuit of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent degree or equivalent work experience
  • Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method
  • Familiar with CSI specification system for construction
  • Ability to work closely with trade and craft people in a field work situation
  • Patience, professionalism and ability to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations
  • Skill in handling several work activities at once while frequently interrupted by phone calls and urgent questions on work in progress
  • Training in design document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques
  • Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams) and Bluebeam
  • Experience with critical path method scheduling software such as Suretrack Project Manager and Primavera Project Planner (P6) experience
  • Experience with AutoCAD
  • Must be able to access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review
  • Clear communication skills in speech, handwriting and computer formatting required for responding to information requests
  • Lifting and carrying of documents and survey equipment up to 40 pounds
  • Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required
  • Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments
  • Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results
  • Must be able to plan and organize work
  • Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers

Benefits

  • Free primary healthcare for you and your family through our dedicated healthcare clinics
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • A generous retirement program

Company Overview

  • Hoffman Construction Company offers commercial construction services. It was founded in 1922, and is headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.hoffmancorp.com.

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