College Intern - Construction

RK&K; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RK&K is hiring a College Intern to join our Construction Management and Construction Inspection Division in Knoxville. This paid internship provides on-the-job training, mentorship, and exposure to materials testing, contract management, inspection, and field engineering tasks.

You will support inspection of roadway and bridge structures, assist with quantities and sketches, and participate in project control meetings.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) for documentation and data tracking.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in inspections and calculations.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Valid driver’s license is required for field activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management support, including inspection and monitoring of roadway and bridge structures to ensure compliance with contract documents and safety regulations.
• Assist with materials tracking and testing to ensure compliance as required.
• Provide contract management support for Construction Projects.
• Support quantity calculations, as-built sketches, constructability reviews, project meetings, and issue tracking.
• Contribute to problem solving with technical evaluation and sound solutions.
• Review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey/field engineering equipment.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Civil/Construction Eng or related

Job description

RK&K is hiring a College Intern to join our Construction Management and Construction Inspection Division.

Our interns will receive on-the-job training, mentorship and insight into various aspects of the consulting Construction Management and Construction Inspection industry from materials, testing, construction contract management and client interface. Individuals will be exposed to various challenges, projects and technology related to their specific discipline.

As a paid intern in our CM/CEI Division you will:

• Provide construction management support, including assisting with inspection and monitoring of roadway and bridge structures to ensure compliance with contract documents and safety regulations
• Assisting with materials tracking and testing to ensure compliance as required
• Provide contract management support for Construction Projects
• Provide construction management support, including assisting with quantity calculations, as-built sketches, constructability reviews, attending project control meetings and other pre-operation meetings, and issue tracking
• Fully engage in solving problems to provide technical evaluation and sound solutions
• Review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management, Environmental Science or related area
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Classwork in Construction Management
• Classwork in Construction Engineering
• Participation in Professional Societies
• Applicable prior internship experience

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.