Intern Advantage Program - Southern Region - Summer 2026

Job Description

Job Description

McCarthy's Project Engineer Internship is a competitive, hands-on opportunity to learn what a career in construction is all about! Interns are assigned to an active project within their geographic region and report to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager on-site. During the internship, tasks are assigned to help the intern gain exposure to the building process and apply their engineering and leadership skills to real world situations.

Real Experience. Real Results.

Intern duties are dependent on education and skill level, as well as status of the project, and may include the following :

Position Responsibilities :

Assist team with General Contract and Subcontract administration

Exposure to Construction Scheduling

Material & Equipment procurement and expediting

Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination

Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination

Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings

Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment

Maintenance of As-Built plans

Exposure to and monitoring of quality control - field and shop

Monitor and document jobsite safety and accident prevention

Qualifications :

Student working towards Bachelors degree, preferably in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction / Project Management required

General knowledge of construction principles / processes

Willingness to relocate for the internship duration required

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.