Civil Construction Internship

Wright-Pierce; Portland, Topsham (ME, ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Wright-Pierce invites motivated students to join the 2027 Summer Internship Program in Portland, ME, gaining hands-on field observation on water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects under senior staff guidance. Ideal candidates are pursuing a B.S.

in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields, at junior or senior level, with a focus on documentation, safety, and coordination with contractors and owners.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or Engineering Technology.
• Junior or Senior level preferred; construction oversight experience is a plus.
• Record keeping and documentation are required.
• Experience with project coordination and field activities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs field observation services on water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects under guidance.
• Communicates with contractors, owners, and engineers to discuss plans, specs, and schedules; enforces quality standards.
• Performs duties safely and adheres to company safety policies.
• Participates in coordination with project team and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Fulcrum

BlueBeam

Submittal Exchange

Procore

Job description

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure, is seeking a motivated student intern within the field Construction Management & Technology for our 2027 Summer Internship Program.

Salary range is $21 - $24/hr.

NOTE: Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

Responsibilities

• Performs field observation services on small-scale water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects or on specific elements of large-scale projects under direction of senior RPR, project manager, and/or lead project engineer following established standards.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with construction contractors, municipal and private property owners in a cooperative, productive manner while serving the best interest of the client. Discuss plans, specifications and work schedules with project manager and engineers, contractors, utility companies and other governmental agencies. Communicate and enforce construction quality standards
• Perform all functions of the position in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Follows company safety policies and procedures. Wears and works in proper personal protective equipment.

Essential Functions

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Personal organization and time management skills.
• Able to build strong relationship with coworkers.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Experience

• The ideal candidate will be at the Junior or Senior level.
• Experience in construction oversight for water, wastewater, and sewer system infrastructure improvements considered a plus.
• Thorough and accurate record keeping is required.
• Experience with Fulcrum, BlueBeam, Submittal Exchange and/or Procore a plus.

Education

• Pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or Engineering Technology.

Location

• Portland, ME
• Topsham, ME

Best in Class Engagement

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% respondingand94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm’s top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender expression, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment.If you believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you.We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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