2027 Summer Intern - Heavy Civil Engineering - Richmond, VA

Branch Builds, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch Builds, Inc. is offering a 2027 Summer Intern position in Heavy Civil Engineering in Richmond, VA.

The internship targets rising sophomores to seniors pursuing related construction and civil engineering degrees, with an emphasis on learning through real project involvement. Interns will support preconstruction, project management, and field supervision functions, collaborate with design teams, and participate in cost planning, scheduling, and quality control.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college students interested in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management and/or a related degree.
• Courteous and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, customers and the public.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist Design-Build Coordinators with the goal of learning the process for winning and managing Design-Build Projects.
• Work with pursuit teams and/or project teams (including designers) to influence and advance design efforts for the project.
• Attend Technical Work Group meetings as well as meetings with designers/owners.
• Assist Design-Build Coordinators with research (specifications) and documentation.
• Assist Design-Build Coordinators with deliverables (meeting minutes, schedules, etc.).
• Brainstorm with project teams to find solutions to construction or design issues that will improve safety, quality, and schedule, and/or reduce cost.
• Develop working drawings/work plans in support of project teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled college students

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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2027 Summer Intern - Heavy Civil Engineering - Richmond, VA

Position Summary

Branch is searching for an Engineering Intern to join our Summer Internship program. We are searching for rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are pursuing degrees in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management and/or a related degree. Our program is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment whereby the Intern will develop impactful skills and attributes necessary for a successful career in the construction industry. We are looking for students with integrity because it’s not just about the work we do, but how we do it.

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist Design-Build Coordinators with the goal of learning the process for winning and managing Design-Build Projects

Work with pursuit teams and/or project teams (including designers) to influence and advance design efforts for the project

Attend Technical Work Group meetings as well as meetings with designers/owners

Assist Design-Build Coordinators with research (specifications) and documentation

Assist Design-Build Coordinators with deliverables (meeting minutes, schedules, etc.)

Brainstorm with project teams to find solutions to construction or design issues that will improve safety, quality, and schedule, and/or reduce cost

Develop working drawings/work plans in support of project teams

• Our interns will be tasked with actual responsibilities of the Preconstruction, Project Management and/or Field Supervision team but with the training, support and mentoring necessary to cultivate their constructive development.
• Interact with subcontractors, vendors and owners.
• Participate in cost planning and scheduling, materials procurement, cost control, and quality management
• During the final stages of the program, the intern will prepare a presentation outlining their experience at Branch.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action steps.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college students interested in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management and/or a related degree.
• Courteous and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, customers and the public.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Travel is required. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is mandatory.
• Passionate and determined to make a difference.

Compensation Data

Salary Min: $20/hr

Salary Max: $26/hr

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrating Initiative

Using Computers and Technology

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Travel

Periodic visits to job sites and offices as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Americans with Disabilities (ADA) :Branch provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment unless doing so would provide an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an employment application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please call 1-540-982-1678.

EEO Policy: It is the policy of The Branch Group and its subsidiary companies Branch Civil, Inc., Branch Builds, and Hopkins | Lacy to assure that applicants for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, disability, or veteran status. Such action shall include employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job-training. Tina Pfalzgraf is Branch Group’s EEO Officer, and she can be contacted at 3635 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, or 540-982-1678.