Construction Administration Engineer Intern (E.I.)

C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, L.L.C.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenstermaker is seeking an entry-level Engineer Intern (E.I.) to support our Construction Administration/CE&I team on LADOTD and local public infrastructure projects. In this role, you’ll assist with field operations and help ensure projects are built safely, correctly, and in accordance with plans and specifications.

You’ll work closely with project stakeholders while supporting documentation, pay estimates, and change-order reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience in CE&I or roadway/bridge inspection is preferred.
• Basic understanding of construction techniques for roads and bridges.
• Valid driver’s license.
• US citizenship or valid US work visa.
• Current Engineer Intern certification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting CE&I field operations for LADOTD and local projects.
• Monitoring contractor performance and supporting quality control activities.
• Reviewing and processing reports, pay estimates, and change-order documentation.
• Coordinating with clients, contractors, utility agencies, and testing laboratories.
• Supporting and mentoring Construction Inspectors.
• Promoting safety, quality, and environmental compliance on job sites.

Skills

Field operations

Quality control

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Lafayette, LA 70508 US (Primary)

Job Description

Fenstermaker is seeking an entry-level Engineer Intern (E.I.) to support our Construction Administration/CE&I team on LADOTD and local public infrastructure projects. In this role, you’ll assist with field operations and help ensure projects are built safely, correctly, and in accordance with plans and specifications. You’ll work closely with project stakeholders while supporting documentation, pay estimates, and change-order reviews. This position also includes opportunities to mentor and support construction inspectors and promote jobsite safety, quality assurance, and environmental compliance. The E.I. will be a champion and leader of our company’s core values while maintaining internal and external customer engagement and satisfaction.

Some responsibilities include:

• Assisting with CE&I field operations for LADOTD and local projects.
• Monitoring contractor performance and supporting quality control activities.
• Reviewing and processing reports, pay estimates, and change-order documentation.
• Coordinating with clients, contractors, utility agencies, and testing laboratories.
• Supporting and mentoring Construction Inspectors.
• Promoting safety, quality, and environmental compliance on job sites.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from an accredited engineering curriculum with major concentration in Civil Engineering is required.
• Previous industry experience in CE&I or roadway/bridge inspection.
• Basic understanding of construction techniques for roads, bridges, and utility systems.
• Valid driver's license.
• US citizenship or valid US work visa.
• Current Engineer Intern certification.

Why work for Fenstermaker?

Our success is based on establishing lasting partnerships and providing innovative, high-quality products and services. We conduct our business ethically, honestly and with integrity in everything we do.

Our core values define the way we do business.

Family

We treat everyone like family and put people over policy.

We place an emphasis on safety and are supportive and empathetic in rough times.

One Company

We leverage our multi-disciplinary strength to benefit our clients.

We communicate, collaborate and execute together, as a team.

Customer Obsessed

We treat others the way they want to be treated – with respect.

We create unforgettable experiences and build lasting relationships and establish partnerships.

Growth Mindset

We believe growth creates opportunity and gives us the capability of building long-term careers.

Be Different

We encourage and reward innovation.

We serve our clients in ways that make the competition irrelevant.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.