Construction Engineering Intern — Real Field Experience

Granite Construction Company; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

Mental wellness programs

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Granite Construction Company is seeking an intern to assist construction engineering operations, supporting takeoffs, documentation, and coordination on bidding and building projects.

You will learn how to prepare sketches, support change orders, and maintain records while working toward a bachelor’s degree. Must have a high school diploma or GED and up to 2 years of related experience; strong MS Office and basic trig skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; working toward a bachelor’s degree.
• 0–2 years in estimating support, engineering, or related fields.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to perform trig calculations and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Interpret designs/drawings for takeoffs and workforce planning.
• Prepare and distribute status reports, punch lists, sketches, and material calculations.
• Provide technical direction on material specs, delivery dates and schedules.
• Assist with change orders and estimates with drawings to support bidding.
• Develop data for quantities and material pricing to support estimates.
• Maintain records of quantities and materials installed for cost control.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Trig calculations

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing bachelor's degree

Job description

Granite Construction Company is seeking an intern to assist construction engineering operations, supporting takeoffs, documentation, and coordination on bidding and building projects.

You will learn how to prepare sketches, support change orders, and maintain records while working toward a bachelor’s degree. Must have a high school diploma or GED and up to 2 years of related experience; strong MS Office and basic trig skills are expected.