Co-op Civil/Field Services Construction Intern

Paylocity; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Origin Design in Dubuque, Iowa offers a Co-op Civil/Field Services Construction Intern position focused on hands-on site experience in civil engineering projects including observation, documentation, testing, and pay estimate support.

Interns work with experienced professionals to gain practical knowledge in project administration, site data collection, and design support, with future internship opportunities after graduation. Origin Design encourages diversity in applicants.

Responsibilities

• Observe contractor and ensure adherence to plans and specifications, check grades and elevations, collect and record routine measurements and compare to project plans and specifications.
• Assist inspector with construction progress documentation using standard forms and procedures.
• Assist verifying grades, slopes, properties, qualities, and quantities of all materials and work being incorporated into a project as directed.
• Obtain measurements and manage records necessary for pay estimates.
• Assist with a variety of standard sampling and tests to ensure quality control.
• Assist survey crew in collection of field data.
• Assist with material field testing duties.
• Office design opportunities as available.

Job description

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Co-op Civil/Field Services Construction Intern

DUBUQUE, IOWA

The Co-op Civil/Field Services Construction Intern position is designed to provide hands‑on construction site experience through meaningful project work that supports the intern’s professional growth and career development. The internship offers exposure to construction observation, documentation, and field testing for Civil Engineering projects which may include bridges, grading, street paving, sanitary and storm sewer, water main, wastewater treatment facilities, and building construction projects.

Interns will work alongside experienced professionals to gain practical knowledge in project administration, site documentation, and design support. Future internships and opportunities upon graduation may also be available.

Position Responsibilities.

• Observe contractor and ensure adherence to plans and specifications, check grades and elevations, collect and record routine measurements and compare to project plans and specifications.
• Assist inspector with construction progress documentation using standard forms and procedures.
• Assist verifying grades, slopes, properties, qualities, and quantities of all materials and work being incorporated into a project as directed.
• Obtain measurements and manage records necessary for pay estimates.
• Assist with a variety of standard sampling and tests to ensure quality control.
• Assist survey crew in collection of field data.
• Assist with material field testing duties.
• Office design opportunities as available.

This internship provides a valuable opportunity to develop onsite skills, gain real-world construction observation experience, and explore potential career paths within the field services profession.

Origin Design is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.