Construction Inspection Intern

Colliers Engineering & Design; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Exploration Series

Mentorship program

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Construction Inspection Interns to join our team in Upstate New York for Summer 2027. Candidates must be located near Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, or Newburgh, NY for field visits.

You''ll support transportation, bridge, utility, and municipal construction projects, collaborating with clients, contractors, and agencies to uphold safety and quality standards. This internship offers hands-on field experience, mentorship, and opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Basic computer knowledge/skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job communications.
• Must have reliable transportation to office and job sites.
• Valid driver''s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, document, and verify the work and daily activities of road and bridge construction crews to ensure compliance with contract documents and plans.
• Monitor and document work zone and traffic control operations.
• Take measurements, calculate quantities, and perform engineering related computations.
• Operate relevant material testing equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and help resolve challenges related to the construction operations.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and progress meetings.
• Assist with in-service bridge inspections and bridge project scoping.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Outdoor work in all weather

Basic computer skills

English reading/writing

Reliable transportation

Education

Pursuing Civil/Construction degree

Tools

None

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Construction Inspection Interns to join our team in Upstate New York for Summer 2027! Candidates must be located near Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, or Newburgh, NY for field visits.

When you join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team, you'll help deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities moving! In this role, you'll be part of a collaborative, field-focused group supporting transportation, bridge, utility, and municipal construction projects across the region. Our team partners closely with clients, contractors, and local agencies to solve challenges in real time, uphold quality and safety standards, and help bring important public infrastructure improvements from plan to completion.

If you enjoy being in the field, working with a knowledgeable team, and seeing the direct impact of your work on the communities around you, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a group that values communication, accountability, and practical problem-solving. You'll contribute to projects that matter while building your technical expertise and long-term career path with Colliers Engineering & Design!

Responsibilities

• Oversee, document, and verify the work and daily activities of road and bridge construction crews to ensure compliance with contract documents and plans.
• Monitor and document work zone and traffic control operations.
• Take measurements, calculate quantities, and perform engineering related computations.
• Operate relevant material testing equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and help resolve challenges related to the construction operations.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and progress meetings.
• Assist with in-service bridge inspections and bridge project scoping.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related program.
• Must have reliable transportation to the office and job sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess solid problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a high-paced environment.
• Basic computer knowledge/skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $16.00 to $26.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

• At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
• Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real-life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field. They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences. Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program.
• Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers here stay with CED and its affiliates for their entire career!
• We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible.