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Internship: Heavy Civil Field Engineering

Department: Interns

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Alameda-- Headquarters

Compensation: Starting at $25 Per Hour

Description

The Field Engineer Intern works closely with field engineers and project management staff to make sure that projects are progressing on time and on budget.

Location: Various locations nationwide

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Work directly with other Field Engineers (and independently) directing and planning the efforts of others and maintain accountability for work accuracy and completeness

Train individuals on work processes and technical requirements as required

Maintain records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.

May assist in detailed planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments

Investigate problems and/or reported incidents; identify and recommend solutions/alternates as appropriate

Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.

Work with suppliers as required by facilitating the handling and expediting the delivery of materials

Aid in estimating projects as required to include quantity take-offs

Assist with Submittals, RFIs and Change Orders

Performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Pursuit of Bachelors of Civil Engineering, Construction Management Degree or equivalent from four-year college

Able to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents

Able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints

Able to write presentations and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; ability to make effective and persuasive arguments and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors; ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases

Ability to use computer assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of calculus, modern algebra, and statistical theory

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables

DIVERSITY

We respect diversity and understand the value that different backgrounds and experiences brings to the workplace. We are committed to building a diverse environment and it is an ongoing part of our corporate culture. We are recognized for our ability to achieve employee and subcontractor diversity in every community where we work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

INTERNSHIP PERKS

Paid Internship and raises for returning interns

Roundtrip airfare or mileage reimbursement to/from the internship location

Monthly living stipends for qualifying students

Flexible start and end internship dates (2 month requirement in the summer)

For 1st time interns - Participation in our Annual Intern Day event held in either our Alameda or Salt Lake City Office