Intern Project Engineer Summer 2026 TX

Job description

Build What Matters.

Create What's Next.

Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets.

Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.



At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow.

Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction.

We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.



Join us and benefit from:
+ Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
+ Ongoing professional training and development
+ A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.




We're hiring across all departments.

Discover your future with us.

www.hoffmancorp.com/careers.



Position Summary: The Project Engineer Intern may assist the project team or department manager(s) in the following areas: coordination of site logistics, subcontractors/vendors and field inspections, quality control, schedule management, estimating, BIM/VDC or safety and/or document control from project preconstruction through closeout, and other duties as assigned.

This position is on the jobsite, and is 40 hours per week.



Essential 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 Care about people.

Salary Range: $25.01-$31.26/hour + 12% geo differential

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

+ 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

Position Related Skills

+ 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

Physical and Mental Requirements:

+ Standing/Walking/Sitting: workday is combination of standing, walking and sitting

+ Must be able to climb stairs: 5% of day 

+ Hands/Arms: constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use 

+ Sight: visual acuity in near, mid and far range vision.

Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination 

+ Hearing: sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone

+ Speech: sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone

+ Bending/Twisting: minimal 

+ Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: minimal 

+ 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 

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction.

Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.



Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.



This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees.

It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.




**Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.**

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