Civil Engineering Intern

Granite Construction; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Granite Construction offers a paid internship reporting to an assigned Construction Project Manager or Construction Manager, providing hands-on on-the-job training.

You will contribute to project data management, document control, and file maintenance while gaining exposure to management and field operations. This position supports development in engineering/construction through practical experience.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Attention to detail and good professional judgment are required.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management regarding project activity.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Primavera Contract Manager or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project data management processes and systems.
• Provide functional advice and support for document control processes.
• Perform non-technical quality checks of engineering, procurement, subcontracts, supplier, and third-party documentation.
• Perform internal and external distribution of project documentation.
• Maintain master project files (electronic and paper copies).
• Assist in turnover and/or storage of project files at end of project.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Project data management

Document control

Web-based document control systems

Interacting with management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera Contract Manager

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands‑on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

General Summary

This is a paid Internship that will report directly to an assigned lead Construction Project Manager or Construction Manager and will provide on the job training.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Maintain project data management process and systems
• Provide functional advice and support to management for the implementation and maintenance of document control processes
• Perform non‑technical quality checks of incoming and outgoing engineering, procurement, subcontracts, supplier and third party documentation
• Perform internal and external distribution of engineering, procurement, subcontracts, supplier and third party documentation
• Maintain master project files (electronic and paper copies)
• Assist in turnover and/or storage of project files at end of project

Education

Currently attending Bachelor’s degree program Field of Study Engineering or Construction Management curriculum is required.

Work Experience

Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills is required
• Attention to detail and the ability to exercise good professional judgment is required
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management regarding project activity is required.
• Understanding of the application of business processes in the Construction environment
• Proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experiance with Primavera Contract Manager or equivalent software
• Ability to implement and manage web‑based document control systems
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a close attention to detail.
• Self‑starter; able to seek out resources and structure own workflow.
• Strong consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, staff and external customers

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 and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Benefits at a Glance

In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns. We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range

Base Hourly Wage Range : : $0.00 $0.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Company History & Values

Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long‑standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award‑winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready‑mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award‑winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.