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Kroger · 3 months ago

Summer 2026 Construction Project Engineer Intern

Columbus, OH

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Kroger is looking for current college students to join their Summer Internship Program, offering a hands-on experience in construction project engineering. Interns will work under the guidance of project managers and assist with various tasks related to capital projects, including project execution, compliance inspections, and equipment management.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Under the tutelage of project managers, senior project managers, assistant construction managers and/or construction managers, complete assigned projects or assist project managers in the completion of projects

Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety

Assist project managers in the execution of their essential job functions including but not limited to the completion of pre-remodel checklists and “as built” fixture/refrigeration drawings

Assist in execution of contractor bid process

Assist in weekly tasks and job meetings during capital projects

Assist in the timely preparation and execution of equipment orders

Assist in tracking equipment orders and scheduling deliveries in accordance with construction schedule

Assist with the management of store fixture installation

Assist with project closeout (i.e. punch lists, as-builts, final invoicing, filing)

Assist in the inspection of capital projects for compliance with specifications and quality control

Coordinate reviews of refrigeration and electrical/mechanical plans with technician staff

Assist in the review of proposed change orders and their validity

Assist in the review of architecture plans for completeness and compliance with standards

Provide support to other Facility Engineering personnel, as requested

Participate in department meetings and “huddles”

Complete estimates and manage completion of minor capital projects

Complete specific assignments as requested and/or required by the co-op/intern program of the college being attended

Complete cumulative project (summary of internship accomplishments) and present to executive team or appropriate managers

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Construction ManagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceAnalytical SkillsPrior Construction ExperienceAttention to DetailTeamworkConfidentialityIndependent Work

Required

Construction Management or Engineering majors, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.0

Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States