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Intern Advantage Program - Southern Region - Summer 2025

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. • Dallas, TX 75201 • Posted 7 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • Temporary • Internship

Job Highlights

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McCarthy Building Companies' Project Engineer Internship offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about a career in construction. Interns are assigned to active projects within their geographic region, gaining exposure to the building process and applying their engineering and leadership skills to real-world situations. The internship includes tasks such as assisting with contract administration, scheduling, material procurement, and quality control, among others.

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

Required

  • 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
  • General knowledge of construction principles/processes
  • Willingness to relocate for the internship duration

Full 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 Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.