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Hoffman Construction Company · 1 month ago

Intern Project Engineer School Year 2025-26 Idaho

Boise Metropolitan Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25.01/hr - $31.26/hr

Hoffman Construction Company is a well-established firm known for its iconic projects in the Pacific Northwest. They are seeking an Intern Project Engineer to assist the project team with site logistics, quality control, and schedule management during the school year, working approximately 20 hours per week.

Real Estate

No H1B

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

Qualification

Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementAutoCADMicrosoft Office SuiteCritical Path MethodBIM/VDCField SurveyingTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

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

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

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

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