Summer 2024 Internships
Construction Management - Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Structural & Safety

JH Kelly offers internship opportunities for students majoring in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Instrumentation, Industrial Health & Safety, and related fields. We continuously seek high-performing, qualified professionals in many areas of our business.  As a family owned company, we view each hire as an extension of our values, ethics and the JH Kelly brand.

JH Kelly is a fourth generation, family-owned construction firm that provides mechanical services to commercial facility owners while also acting as a self-performing industrial general contractor at process plants throughout the greater Pacific Northwest, Idaho and Montana.

Team Green Members take pride in their work, support each other and drive our commitment to safety and exceptional construction projects. 

JH Kelly is a place where you can feel like you belong, grown and enjoy a dynamic career for many years to come. Many of our employees have been here for 20+ years, in fact, almost 40% of our employees have been with us for at least one decade! They often join us straight out of college or apprenticeships and grow their entire careers here. 

Visit us at www.jhkelly.com to learn more about our exciting projects!

As an intern you be mentored by a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Estimating staff or Safety Professional. You will learn and have exposure to multiple facets of the construction process including but not limited to the following:

  • Write RFI’s
  • Assist with solving field issues
  • Procure material due to shorts or RFI responses
  • Assist in preparing Submittals and keep Submittal Log current
  • Assist with Change Order Estimating as needed
  • Promote safety and our safety culture
  • Observe work in progress to ensure its being performed per the applicable IFC drawings and specifications
  • Assist Project/Field Engineer in daily job tasks as needed
  • Perform drawing Take-offs as needed
  • Maintain proactive relationships within the crafts including apprentices, journeymen, supervision and staff
  • Maintain proactive relationships with client representatives, suppliers, subcontractors and accounting

Locations:
Longview, Washington
Vancouver, Washington

Position Type: Internship

Desired Major(s): Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Instrumentation, Industrial Health & Safety  

Desired Class Level(s): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate Student

Duration & Schedule:  Full-time during summer break (up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday) - 12 weeks (May-August & June-September)

Compensation: $19-$26 per hour, depending on grade level - FLSA non-exempt (OT eligible)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.