Civil Engineering Intern: Field Experience & Mentorship

Granite Construction Company

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Full time

13 days ago
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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.

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