Project Engineer Internship

Project Engineer Internship Who We Are: Cahill Contractors is a majority family- and woman-owned general contractor that specializes in the construction of multi-family residential, education, hospitality, and other commercial projects. With offices in San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, Cahill works throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Cahill has been building lasting relationships and quality structures with integrity since 1911. Cahill serves as a trusted partner to our clients, committed to their success from early in preconstruction through construction and beyond. Our employees take tremendous pride in their work and are consistently guided by Cahill’s five core values: Safety, Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement. Cahill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. What Your Summer at Cahill Looks Like: • Integrate into Cahill right away through our immersive onboarding experience. By the end of onboarding, you’ll understand our construction management processes, the tools we use, and our company culture. • You’ll get real-world experience on our active jobsites, engaging with subcontractors, design teams, owners, and working alongside Superintendents and Project Management staff as a member of the Cahill team. • Ongoing training throughout the summer. Both on-the-job coaching and dedicated skill & program-based trainingsessions, including a summer-long practice problem, similar to Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) competition. • Plenty of ways to connect with other interns and Cahill employees along the way: a Giants game, Executive and Intern Alumni Q&As, jobsite tours, and open access to employee committees, Cahill events, and more! What You’ll Actually Do at Cahill: • You’ll be a vital member of our team, boots on the ground on a Bay Area jobsite. • Work through challenges and problem-solve in real time; your contributions and efforts count from week one. • Live out the Cahill Core values by working closely with our Superintendents and Project Management staff. Safety Above All Else! • Gain first-hand experience with key construction management tools (Bluebeam, Procore, OPC, BIM), techniques, and processes, including RFIs, submittals, subcontractor management, site logistics, schedule, etc. • Build practical skills that set you apart when you're ready to start your career in construction. Qualifications & Skills: • Enrolled in a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred but not required. • Comfortable with Excel; solid math and analytical skills. • Detail-oriented, with a track record of following through on tasks and hitting deadlines. • Curious, coachable, and ready to learn on an active jobsite. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or hybrid setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws. This position will be regularly required to: • Repetitively use hand motions for keyboard use and physical use of vision to read computer monitors and paper documents. • Regularly use hands to operate standard office equipment (personal computer, phone, printer, etc.) • See with close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust focus. • Sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time working on a computer. • Talk and hear at normal levels. The noise level in the office work environment is usually low to moder