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What You Can Expect

As a Capex Project Intern, you’ll work alongside Construction Managers to support the design, execution, and closeout of utility infrastructure projects. You will gain hands-on experience managing project safety, quality, schedule, budget, and contractor performance while contributing to the successful delivery of critical energy projects.

The internship work term will be from June 7, 2027, to August 27, 2027 and require a minimum of 40 hours per week

What You Will Do

• Work closely with Construction Managers responsible for overseeing contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction activities.
• Participate in site safety meetings, audits, and field observations while promoting ENGIE’s commitment to a safe and healthy work environment.
• Partner with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to support project quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical requirements, field conditions, and project priorities.
• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules and assist with progress reporting to keep project teams informed and coordinated.
• Review construction drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation while developing proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Project and Bluebeam.
• Support procurement and material management activities, including tracking equipment deliveries, coordinating with suppliers, and monitoring contractor submittals and documentation.
• Gain hands-on experience in utility infrastructure construction projects while contributing to the successful delivery of capital improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

Must be a current sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Ability to read and interpret  construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and access worksites throughout the campus utility infrastructures
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Interest in construction, utility, energy, or infrastructure projects and a desire to gain hands-on project management experience
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute in both office and field settings.

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at our local area Iowa City, IA worksites and is not eligible for remote work
• This role will consist of about 60% field work 40% office work and you will be subjected to prevailing weather conditions
• The internship work term will be from June 7, 2027, to August 27, 2027 and require a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Interns must be enrolled students in good standing at the commencement of the intern semester
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 

Compensation

Hourly Range: $23.00 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System.  As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus. 

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.