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Project Engineer - Intern

CompanyWharton-Smith
LocationFort Myers
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Project Engineer Intern will assist the Project Manager and Project Engineer with the planning, organization, and completion of construction projects. Responsibilities include reviewing project plans, evaluating contractor bids, and maintaining a safe, clean working environment.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1100
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Wharton-Smith, Inc. - '​'The Construction Group of Choice"​ Our Vision…to be the construction group of choice for our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Mission…to exceed our client's​ expectations by performing with the highest quality, professionalism, and fairness and by communicating with honesty and integrity at all times. Wharton-Smith is headquartered in Sanford, Florida, with branch offices in Pensacola, Space Coast, Palm Beach Gardens, Fort Myers, North Port, Jacksonville, and, Tampa, FL; Houston, TX; Baton Rouge, LA; and Charlotte, NC. Wharton-Smith has a strong presence and solid reputation as a General Contractor, Construction Manager, and Design-Build Contractor throughout the Southeastern U.S. and abroad. Wharton-Smith is proud to be named a Top ENR 400 Contractor; Top ENR 200 Environmental Firm; Top Green Southeast Contractor (Southeast Magazine); and a "Best Place to Work"​ (Orlando Business Journal).
About the Role

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Engineer – Intern. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in our corporate office in Ft. Myers, FL.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Coordinates and assists the Project Engineer & Project Manager with planning, organization, and completion of project within an area of assigned responsibility.
  • Some duties may be:
  • Reviewing project plans and conferring with management.
  • Reviewing bids from contractors.
  • Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Data entry
  • Assisting the Project Manager or Project Engineer with daily tasks/duties.

 

ABOUT WHARTON-SMITH, INC:

 

Wharton-Smith helps build communities – from delivering clean water, state-of-the-art schools, fire and police stations, to recreational parks, sports arenas, themed attractions, and more.

A company’s character is revealed in what it does. Improving the quality of life wherever we do business is part of our heritage and culture and is an indispensable part of achieving our vision – to be the construction group of choice. A Building Construction Manager and General Contractor, Wharton-Smith specializes in water treatment, municipal, education, entertainment, and hospitality projects – all the things a community needs to thrive. Founded in 1984 by Bill Wharton and George Smith, today, our employees are proud to be a part of a company that makes a positive difference in the lives of our clients, our employees and those in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of our success throughout the years has been our ability to identify and respond to industry opportunities and challenges ahead of the competition. We have ambitious plans. We’ve been laying a dynamic growth path for our company. We want, and expect, to play a larger role in the $3.6 billion building construction industry. We see an opportunity not just to lead in our markets, but to re-imagine and transform them.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

 

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings.  (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

 

Our recruiting process is centralized and managed exclusively by the HR Department. We do not pay agency fees for unsolicited resumes. An unsolicited resume is defined as any resume submitted by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our recruiting agreement, and has not been engaged by HR to fill a specific position.

Key Skills
Project planningProject organizationData entryConstruction managementBid reviewSafety complianceTeam collaborationProject coordination
Categories
ConstructionEngineeringManagement & LeadershipAdministrative