Field Engineer Internship Summer 2026

Field Engineer Internship Summer 2026

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

Here's how a Field Engineer Intern for our California Buildings office contributes to our team :

Responsibilities

Assists Field / Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Superintendents

Conducts safety audits and quality audits

Reads and understand drawings and specifications

Logs submittals, process RFI's and prepare reports

Assists with surveying and project layout

Maintains and update field drawings, field equipment and records

Assists with coordinating subcontractors, vendors and field staff

Coordinates material deliveries and documentation

Attends relevant project meetings

Prepares memos, letters, meeting minutes, contracts, and other forms and documents

Assists with project documentation requirements

Assists with estimating and soliciting subcontractors and / or suppliers for information and pricing

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a degree relevant to the construction industry such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, etc.

A desire to pursue a career as a Project Manager, Superintendent, or Estimator

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

18 years of age or older and possess a valid Driver's License

Willing to work and live in the Southern California area

Willing to temporarily relocate to project locations

Must be able to navigate through a construction site on a daily basis, climb ladders and stairs

Must be able to work around and near heavy equipment, cranes, and other construction equipment

Employment with PCL is contingent upon passing a substance abuse test conducted by a third party

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Compensation begins at $16.50 per hour, with the final rate determined based on experience and qualifications.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us atcareers@pcl.com (ecareers@pcl.com) with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let's get started!

Employee Status : Internship Full-Time

Company : PCL Construction Services, Inc.

Primary Location : Los Angeles, California, Irvine, California, San Diego, California

Job : Field Engineer Internship Summer 2026

Requisition : 9483