Construction Engineering Intern: Field Projects & Mentorship

Granite Construction; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) match

Mentorship program

Job summary

Granite Construction invites you to join our summer internship program in Salt Lake City. You will assist a project team with field construction activities, document progress, and gain hands-on exposure to heavy-civil projects while earning income.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in undergrad construction/engineering programs, with strong communication, ability to work under pressure, and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Construction, Engineering, or related undergraduate program at an accredited 4-year university.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a high production environment and respond under pressure and deadlines.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with foremen and superintendent to learn field construction operations and provide support.
• Assist the project engineer with approving timecards in HeavyJob and ensure all equipment and employee time is accounted for.
• Provide support with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and log quantities for cost tracking.
• Assist the project engineer with generating and distributing daily cost reports to the project manager, foreman, and superintendent.
• Assist with completion of daily reports documenting subcontractor activities.
• Place material orders, survey requests, locates, etc.
• Assist with calculations of yields of materials (concrete, aggregate base & asphalt).
• Support the jobsite daily with the project manager or engineer to verify quantities claimed and stay current on progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Construction/Engineering undergrad

Tools

HeavyJob

FIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Granite Construction invites you to join our summer internship program in Salt Lake City. You will assist a project team with field construction activities, document progress, and gain hands-on exposure to heavy-civil projects while earning income.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in undergrad construction/engineering programs, with strong communication, ability to work under pressure, and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.