Construction Project Engineer Internship- Summer 2026

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Richmond VA, Royal Palm Beach and Orlando, Florida, with a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

Nichols Contracting Inc is hiring a Construction Project Engineer Intern, for Summer of 2026. In this role you will support the project management team in the successful execution of construction projects. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in the office setting, exposing you to the processes, procedures, and responsibilities of a general contractor. You will work alongside project managers, assistant project managers, engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors to learn the fundamentals of construction management.

Duties to include but not limited to:

Essential Functions:

- Will be learning how to assist in the preparation of project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and daily reports

- Will be learning how to help track project schedules, material deliveries, and subcontractor progress

- Will be learning how to participate in coordination meetings and contribute to agenda items and follow-ups

- Will be learning to support cost control by helping review invoices and change orders

- Will be learning how to assist the Assistant Project Manager with daily site tasks such as safety inspections, quality control checks, and documentation

- Will be learning how to monitor and log subcontractor activities and verify compliance with safety and quality standards

- Will be learning to help ensure job site cleanliness, signage, and organization

- Will be learning to interpret blueprints and project drawings to track field progress

- Will be learning how to input data into project management software (e.g., Procore, PlanGrid, or similar)

- Will be learning to organize files, update logs, and maintain project records

- Will be learning how to support the team with day-to-day office needs as directed

Desired Skills and Competencies:

- Currently enrolled in a Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related degree program

- 3.0 Cumulative GPA

- Basic knowledge of construction principles, safety standards, and project phases

- Strong communication and organizational skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

- Familiarity with construction management software

- Previous internship or jobsite experience (a plus, not required)

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs.

- Ability to independently reach, twist, and bend.

- Ability to independently remain stationary for extended periods of time; and

Ability to independently lift up to 30 pounds when required by work assignment.

Salary: $20/HR

Employee Acknowledgement: I have read the above position description, and I understand and agree with the terms and requirements for this position. I also understand and agree that such requirements may be amended and/or adjusted at any time.

Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the American’s With Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Nichols Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state of local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.