Project Management Intern

Primary Function:

Responsible for assisting the Project Managers and Sales Professionals in the development, planning, execution, and monitoring of projects focused on the turnkey construction of high voltage electrical substations, transmission lines and distribution lines.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all the following functions:

• Work with the Project Manager for the review of the cost, schedule, safety, quality, and completion of construction projects
• Coordinate work with Purchasing to insure that requested material is expedited and received as needed for the construction of a project.
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and maintenance of cash flows, monthly billing, preparing, and obtaining change orders for assigned projects.
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and maintenance of monthly construction progress reports, re-projections, files, etc., required for the construction of a project.
• Assist the Project Manager in the creation and maintenance of schedules and other work as needed for support of the project.
• Assist with the development of project estimates and pricing.
• Assist the sales organization in preparation of proposals or in support of customer sales calls.
• Resolve inter-group conflicts, project conflicts and delays as required to meet project construction goals.
• Work effectively with all divisions including Dacon, Field Service, Engineering, and Sales

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Currently enrolled in a university with a graduation date of August 2026 or after.
• Currently majoring in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, or related field is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S., currently and in the future, without visa sponsorship.
• Prior internship and/or related work experience is a plus.

Possess skills in the following areas:

• Demonstrated understanding of substations, substation control and transmission systems is a plus.
• Understand financial aspects of project controls.
• Interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, organizational ability, and leadership talent.
• Able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers from a project or sales perspective.
• Ability to negotiate and influence key decision makers.
• Technical writing skills with an understanding of business management concepts.
• Computer proficient: familiar with Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Microsoft Project and Primavera experience strongly preferred.
• Willing to travel to project sites as necessary.

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects, Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.