Industrial Construction Engineer & Accounting Internship

Cape Fox Mountain Point is seeking motivated, detail-oriented students to join us as a Construction Accounting & Administration Intern for the summer of 2026 and into the 2026-2027 academic year. This internship provides direct support to our President managing our Construction and O&M contracts. 

You will gain hands-on experience in contract accounting, billing processes, and contract administration oversight within a federal government contracting environment. The role is ideal for students pursuing careers in government contracting, project controls, cost accounting, contract management, or infrastructure operations.

What you will gain:

• Direct mentorship from the President and Directors over Construction and O&M
• Real-world experience in contract accounting, billing, and administration on critical facilities and infrastructure projects.
• Flexible remote schedule designed around your academic calendar.
• Summer travel to operational sites for valuable on-the-ground perspective.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Opportunity for continued part-time employment or full-time transition after graduation.
• Chance to earn academic credit (if your program allows).

This internship is an outstanding opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to high-impact government contracting work while building a professional network in the Knoxville area and beyond

Key Details

• Duration: Summer 2026 through the end of the 2026–2027 academic year, with the potential for continued internship 2027-2028 or a potential full-time role with the company.
• Work Arrangement: Primarily remote with a flexible schedule that accommodates your class schedule (15–25 hours per week during fall and spring semesters; increased hours possible during the summer)
• Travel: Limited travel to Savannah, GA-area O&M plant sites and Construction team offices during the summer (expenses fully covered) to meet the team and understand on-site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review, and submission of monthly invoices and billing documentation in accordance with USACE contract requirements.
• Support contract accounting tasks, including cost tracking, allocation, variance analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Help manage contract administration activities such as tracking modifications, maintaining documentation, correspondence, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS).
• Contribute to project controls deliverables, including reports, dashboards, and data analysis.
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial and operational data from project and field teams.
• Participate in internal reviews and audits of billing and contract records.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate with cross-functional groups (accounting, operations, and project management).
• Travel to plant sites during the summer to build relationships and gain practical insight into Dissolved Oxygen Plant operations.

The total hourly pay for this non-exempt position is $20.00 - 23.00 per hour for up to 25 hours per week. 

The above range represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain, or a closely related field.
• Strong interest in government contracting, project controls, cost accounting, or infrastructure/environmental operations.
• Excellent analytical skills, high attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with accounting/ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines.
• Reliable, professional, and eager to learn.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.