Civil Engineering Intern: Field & Office Experience

Bechtel Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel's U.S. Summer Internship Program provides students with a hands-on, 10-week summer experience, typically held from mid-June through mid-August, to translate classroom learning into practical application on Bechtel projects.

Interns are treated as valued team members, assigned work that supports business goals, and gain exposure to Bechtel's global operations through professional development activities, mentorship, and networking.

Qualifications

• Completed relevant coursework with a strong GPA.
• Prior co‑op or internship experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Practical work experience in a construction environment.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Fluency in multiple languages (preferably Spanish, Arabic, or French)

Responsibilities

• Reviewing drawings for constructability and providing interpretation to craft and/or installation subcontractors.
• Monitoring construction activities to ensure quality, project schedule adherence and compliance with drawings, and specifications and codes, through regular inspections.
• Performing quantity takeoffs and assisting with the preparation of field material requisitions.
• Conducting site visits for the purpose of producing daily reports of the work and/or subcontractor activities.
• Coordinating input to the quantity tracking and progress database used for measuring project completion.
• Monitoring actual cost versus budget.
• Preparing punch lists to track incomplete work.
• Attending subcontractor bid walks and assist in bid evaluations to support subcontract award.
• Maintaining the highest level of safety awareness and ensure all tasks are completed to the highest safety standards.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Teamwork

Co-op or internship experience

Relocation/travel willingness

Fluency in multiple languages

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Job description

Bechtel's U.S. Summer Internship Program provides students with a hands-on, 10-week summer experience, typically held from mid-June through mid-August, to translate classroom learning into practical application on Bechtel projects.

Interns are treated as valued team members, assigned work that supports business goals, and gain exposure to Bechtel's global operations through professional development activities, mentorship, and networking.