Civil Engineering Intern: Field Experience & Mentorship

Granite Construction Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Granite Construction Company offers internships and entry-level positions to build a career in the heavy‑civil industry. You will assist a project team with management, field construction activities and project documentation, gaining hands-on experience while potentially earning course credit.

Students may receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and exposure to safety, cost tracking, and daily reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Foremen and Superintendent to learn about field construction operations and to provide support.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, & the local community.
• Assist with the Project Environmental, Health, Safety requirements.
• Assist the Project Engineer with approving time cards in HeavyJob. Ensure all equipment and employees are accounted for on timecards.
• Assist with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and log quantities for cost and revenue tracking.
• Assist the Project Engineer with generating and distributing daily cost reports (trucking, labor, equipment) to the Project Manager, Foreman & Superintendent.
• Assist with the completion of daily reports documenting both Granite Construction and Subcontractor activities.
• Place necessary material orders, survey requests, locates, etc.
• Maintain a to-do list and diary.
• Assist with the calculations of yields of materials used such as concrete, aggregate base & asphalt.
• Tour jobsite daily with the Project Manager or Engineer to verify quantities claimed are correct and to stay current on overall job progress.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Civil Engineering / Construction Management coursework (2+ years)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Granite Construction Company offers internships and entry-level positions to build a career in the heavy‑civil industry. You will assist a project team with management, field construction activities and project documentation, gaining hands-on experience while potentially earning course credit.

Students may receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and exposure to safety, cost tracking, and daily reporting.