Project Engineer Intern

Overview Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high quality, enduring facilities.We employ over 1,100 people, including 450+ professionals and 350+ craft workers, in nine offices across the state.Further, we treat all employees like family in a family‑like environment where our people are proud to work. Ourproject teamsare committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life‑changing opportunities. Qualifications Ability to work approximately 30 hours per week for the duration of the internship Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Demonstrate self‑motivation, maturity, management know‑how, leadership, and interpersonal skills Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing, present well as a person A basic understanding of accounting and cost control procedures To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Project Management software, Spreadsheet software, and a familiarity with Microsoft office suite of programs Performance of the required duties may require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Responsibilities The Intern position will/may maintain contact on the working level with subcontractor’s Foremen; assists in carrying out a variety of basic field duties at the job site related to the general construction of non‑residential buildings, stadiums, and parking structures by personally performing the following duties In the performance of these functions, the Intern is responsible for the protection and promotion of the interests of Vaughn Construction Company in all matters Assist in maintaining blueprints and field books Assist in preparing daily construction reports Assist in preparation of a contract items list Ensure that materials and equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet the construction schedule Prepare estimates for the changes in the works from subcontractors Check work as it is being placed to be sure it is accurate within accepted tolerance Study contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination of built‑in items Perform various responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent, Project Engineer, Project Superintendent such as overseeing certain subcontractor work activities to insure timely and accurate performance of subcontractor work; performing certain subcontractor supervision duties; or performing certain engineering duties Assist in the preparation of final records for the project Maintain EEO compliances Perform other duties as assigned Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Shows initiative to perform duties beyond assignment‑specific duties While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on‑site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock Why you’ll love it here? Technically challenging projects Hands‑on training and goal‑based career advancement Promotion from within Family atmosphere Stability Apply your knowledge Career Opportunities Assistant Superintendent Quality Control Inspector Safety Professional Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, click HERE If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaughn-Construction