Project Engineer Internship

About Kerr Contractors:Since 1988, Kerr Contractors has been shaping the landscape of the Pacific Northwest as a premier heavy civil contractor. We've earned our reputation as one of the region's most technically advanced earth-moving, road-building, and underground utilities contractors. At Kerr, we don't just move dirt and build roads – we build lasting relationships and communities.

What You'll Do:

Working directly with Project Managers, you'll master critical aspects of civil construction:

• Safety Leadership
• Drive daily safety protocol implementation
• Participate in safety meetings and briefings
• Support pre-construction safety planning
• Promote our safety-first culture
• Project Management
• Coordinate with superintendents and foremen
• Maintain daily reports and photo documentation
• Track quantities, testing, and inspections
• Manage material certifications
• Monitor equipment and labor tracking
• Quality Control
• Support QC processes and verification
• Manage submittals and RFIs
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers
• Track project costs

What You'll Need

• Junior standing in Construction Management (Heavy Civil Construction focus)
• MS Office Suite proficiency
• Strong work ethic
• Quick learner
• Team player mindset
• Valuable Experience:
• Construction industry background

Knowledge of:

• HCSS Heavy Job/Heavy Bid
• MS Project/SureTrak/P6
• Document control systems

Schedule: Monday-Friday + weekend availabilityLocation: Woodburn, OR 97071Work Environment: On-road sitesRequirement: Must be able to commute or relocate before start date

Compensation & Benefits:

• $19-20/hour

Equal Opportunity Statement: As an equal opportunity employer Kerr Contractors will hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Kerr Contractors also enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, don't hesitate to get in touch with Human Resources at employment@kerrcontractors.com