Project Engineer Intern

Why Tarlton Tarlton is a St. Louis-based general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex, technically demanding projects across the Midwest. With deep regional roots and a reputation built on trust, teamwork, and repeat clients, we are known for taking on challenging work and delivering it safely, predictably, and with pride. We conduct our business with safety, quality, integrity, and enthusiasm—and our core values include building a safe and caring environment. Your Role As a Project Engineer Intern, our goal is to prepare you for a full-time Project Engineer role. During your internship, you will be exposed to many aspects of the construction process and will work hand-in-hand with your Project Team to help coordinate construction activities and ensure a profitable, well-constructed, safe project is delivered. What You'll Do Over the course of the summer internship, you will gain hands-on exposure to the following areas: Project Documentation & Drawings Learn to navigate Procore and work toward Procore certificationUpdate and track drawings against RFIs, ASIs, and AddendaReview submittals against drawings and specifications, maintain the submittal schedule, and keep the procurement log currentReview RFIs against plans and specifications before submitting Field Support & Self-Perform Work Assist the Superintendent with daily logs, photos, schedule updates, and foreman meeting minutesSupport quality control and punchlist efforts, verifying installed products match approved submittals and specification requirementsWork alongside Tarlton’s self-perform crew on flatwork concrete, carpentry, and general labor activities; track crew sizes, production rates, and labor plans Safety Meet the Safety Team, administer weekly Toolbox Talks and site safety orientation, and conduct weekly Jobsite Safety Analysis Reports (JSARs) and Task Safety Behavioral Observations (TSBOs) Scheduling & Estimating Develop preliminary project schedules using Microsoft Project, Excel, or Primavera (P6), and assist with schedule communication and supporting visual aids Support estimating through quantity take-offs, quote solicitation, and pricing review, including participation on a bid dayDevelop project-specific subcontract scoping notes and participate in scoping meetings Professional Development Build ownership, communication, and networking skills through team meetings, intern events, and company activitiesPerform other duties as assigned.