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Project Engineer Intern

CompanyCore Builders
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Project Engineer Intern will support the project team with administrative and engineering tasks, including document control, RFI management, and quality assurance. They will also assist in construction meetings, site documentation, and coordination between office and field teams.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
63
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
CORE Builders has constructed and rehabbed over 4,000 apartments, townhomes, and single family houses in over 20 different communities. CORE Builders' projects range from eight story concrete mid-rise buildings, multi-family apartments over podiums to single family home subdivisions. We are specialists in multi-story, multi-family construction over podium and wraps. We are accomplished at working with City, County, and State building codes and regulations. Many of our projects have had prevailing wage requirements, city hiring requirements, and First Source hiring requirements and we are comfortable and competent at managing the paperwork and documentation required by the governing agencies. We Love Building Better Communities!
About the Role

About CORE Builders:

CORE Builders is a premier general contractor known for delivering high-quality construction projects on time with a commitment to excellence, safety, client satisfaction, and our Vision of Success. We specialize in a variety of construction projects, from rehabilitation projects, affordable housing, and large-scale developments. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and collaborative culture.

 

Position Summary:

As a Project Engineer Intern, you will support the project team in managing administrative and engineering functions related to document control, coordination, and quality assurance. This internship offers hands-on experience in construction project management, working closely with Project Engineers and Managers to learn the day-to-day operations of a project from the office and field perspectives.



Responsibilities:

Document Control & Coordination

  • Assist with creating and maintaining submittal and RFI logs
  • Help track submittals and RFIs using Procore
  • Support meeting documentation including agendas and minutes
  • Redline plans with RFIs, ASIs, and OSIs


Project Support

  • Help create PDF exhibits for coordination
  • Assist with updating project binders (e.g., Scope, RFI, Permit)
  • Participate in construction meetings such as OAC, Preconstruction, and Mock-Up
  • Support procurement coordination and delivery tracking


Communication & Documentation

  • Provide updates and take daily progress photos
  • Assist with distributing follow-up correspondence and documentation
  • Communicate proactively with site and office teams


Professional Development

  • Demonstrate punctuality and a collaborative spirit
  • Learn construction safety practices (e.g., OSHA 30)
  • Develop written and verbal communication skills

 

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to read and understand construction documents
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Bluebeam
  • Self-starter with a willingness to learn and contribute

Additional Information:

  • This is a summer internship position expected to run approximately 9 to 12 weeks, depending on the intern's start date. Internships will typically begin in May or June and conclude in August.
  • This is an hourly internship position.
  • Local candidates only; relocation is not available for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

 

Anticipated Hourly Rate:

 $30.00 per hour

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

CORE Builders is an equal opportunity employer. CORE Builders shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Skills
Document controlConstruction managementProcoreBluebeamMicrosoft Office SuiteRFI managementSubmittal trackingConstruction safetyProject coordinationQuality assuranceCommunicationOrganizational skills
Categories
ConstructionEngineeringAdministrativeManagement & Leadership