Project Engineer Intern 2026 (Mid-West Region)

About PEAK

At PEAK Construction Corporation, we do more than build facilities - we build value, trust, long-term partnerships, and a culture where people come first. Headquartered in Rosemont, IL, with regional offices in East Windsor, NJ and Charleston-St. George, SC, we're a national design-build leader trusted across the industry and country.

We take pride in delivering excellence often beginning with land development and site analysis across Industrial, Freezer/Cooler, Hospitality, Healthcare, Commercial, and Specialty markets - but what truly sets us apart is our people. Our mantra is simple: Do The Right Thing. That commitment extends to how we treat clients, partners, and especially our team.

About the Role...

As a Project Engineer Intern at Peak Construction Corporation, you will be an essential member of our project team, gaining hands-on experience in the construction industry while supporting active projects from pre-construction to closeout. This internship is designed to provide broad exposure to both field and office operations, giving you insight into the role of a Project Engineer. Under guidance from experienced professionals, you'll assist with scheduling, document control, safety protocols, and coordination tasks-building a strong foundation for a potential future career in project management, field supervision, estimating, or safety.

Where You Will Make a Difference

Strategic Project Support You'll contribute directly to planning and execution efforts across active construction projects. By supporting budget development, subcontractor coordination, and procurement tracking, you'll help the team stay ahead of supply chain delays and maintain momentum.

Safety & Risk Awareness You'll play an active role in promoting job-site safety by monitoring conditions and flagging potential risks. Your involvement in safety meetings and documentation will help maintain compliance and reinforce PEAK's culture of safety

Document Management & Organization You'll take ownership of tracking and organizing critical project documents-submittals, RFIs, correspondence, and change orders-ensuring timely responses and alignment with specifications.

Scheduling & Coordination You'll assist with updates to the Master Project Schedule and contribute to defining critical path timelines during pre-construction and procurement. Your role will help ensure schedule alignment across field and office teams.

Collaboration & Communication You'll attend project meetings, document key takeaways, and help prepare stakeholder updates. Your coordination will support clear communication between the PEAK team, subcontractors, and project owners.

Project Closeout & Quality Support You'll help facilitate closeout procedures, monitor punch list progress, and verify documentation completeness. Your work will support smooth transitions and reinforce PEAK's commitment to quality assurance.

Professional Development You'll operate in a cross-functional environment that blends project management, QA/QC, safety, and estimating. Exposure to PEAK's leadership and operational strategy will prepare you for expanded responsibilities and long-term career growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with others
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective and energetic communicator with leadership capabilities
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize competing demands
• Education: Actively pursuing Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field (required)
• Experience: Entry level to prior internship experience with prior Construction Management (or equivalent) internship or Co-Op experience a plus.
• Proficiency in/ability to learn Project Management software, Bluebeam, MS Excel and Project

Some things you should know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide - Travel may be required.
• Our commitment to providing a respectful, caring, and collaborative work environment is unmatched.
• Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Your Benefits at PEAK Construction

At PEAK, we believe in rewarding our team with a comprehensive and meaningful benefits package. Here's what you can look forward to once you are a Full Time Employee part of the PEAK Team:

• Industry Leading Medical Coverage including Vision Discount Plan.
• Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays.
• Parental Leave Policy.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Profit Sharing Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care FSA).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discretionary Annual Bonuses subject to company and individual performance.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Quarterly Peer Recognition Awards.

The target salary range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour. We consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, education, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certifications, and market demands.

At PEAK, we don't just talk about culture - we live it. From safety and support to collaboration and celebration, we're proud of the environment we've built at PEAK.

If you're a passionate safety leader ready to drive innovation, protect people, and leave a lasting impact on a growing company, apply now and be part of a team where safety, excellence, and integrity guide everything we do!

For additional information, visit www.peakconstruction.com

PEAK does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from PEAK's Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. PEAK will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

PEAK is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.. PEAK is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.