Engineering Intern

Open to undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction field. Qualified applicants will assist project team in acquiring and managing construction projects; assist in all phases of the process from bidding to final completion.

 

In addition to the general fields of construction, excellent opportunities exist for specialization in a field of your interest such as concrete and foundation work, steel work, interior finishes and design/build construction. 

 

Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote sites may be required.

Transportation is required. 

Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week.

Housing may be provided in certain situations.

 

Reporting Relationship: Depending on the work assignment, interns will report to a project manager, superintendent, or project engineer. You may be assigned to the office, jobsite or mix of both.

 

Tasks Assigned: You will be learning the engineering and technical aspects of the project both in the field and in the office. Your experience will include some or all of the following:

Quantity take-off

Layout

Preconstruction/as-built surveys

Submittal review/approval & maintenance of log

Request for information (RFI) review/submission & maintenance of log

Respond to subcontractor RFIs

Interfacing with subcontractors & suppliers

Attending weekly progress meetings

Assist with coordinating the work between the owner, architect & subcontractors

Assist during the bid process

Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications

Assist with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications

Assist with maintaining field record keeping

Assist with estimates/budgets/value engineering/constructability surveys Assist with writing contracts & purchase orders

Assist with preparing billings to owner & submitting change orders

Assist with approval of invoices

Assist with ordering & expediting materials

Assist with scheduling & updates

Assist with quality control & safety

Assist with settling contracts

Assist with permit process

Assist with performing costing, scheduling, estimating & project management 

Punchlist & project closeout

Cooperating & working with field project management

And any other duties that may be assigned

 

You should be familiar with the following software: Suretrak, Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.