Construction Inspection Intern

GAI Consultants Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is offering a Construction Inspection Intern position, with hands-on learning on highway, roundabout, traffic signal, and bridge projects. You will follow technical instructions, observe inspection methods, and support a team on-site while developing practical skills.

The role emphasizes field work, safety with PPE, and documenting operations in clear reports for project teams. A NICET Level I pathway and related civil engineering coursework are valued in applicants.

Qualifications

• NICET Level I certification or testing
• NYSDOT experience as a title ET/TCI preferred
• One year in a program leading to an associate degree in Civil Engineering/Civil Engineering Technology with math and civil tech coursework

Responsibilities

• Locate points on the worksite based on project drawings.
• Identify basic construction operations and locate information in standards, specs and plans.
• Perform basic math computations (areas and volumes of simple shapes, etc.).
• Accurately measure and compare values with plans.
• Identify tools and equipment used for inspection, testing and measuring.
• Use PPE correctly on site.
• Identify work zone traffic control components.
• Prepare accurate and understandable reports of operations.

Skills

Field experience

Reading project drawings

Basic math

PPE awareness

Report writing

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in Civil Engineering/Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

About This Position

Construction Inspection Intern should be able to follow technical instructions and learn typical construction inspection methods from more experienced construction inspectors. Work includes small projects or portions of larger projects as part of the inspection team. Typical projects include highway, roundabout, traffic signal, and bridge.

Essential Job Functions

• Locate points on the worksite based on information on project drawings
• Identify basic construction operations and be able to locate the correlating information in the standards, specifications and plans
• Perform basic math computations (areas and volumes of simple shapes, multiplication, addition and subtraction of various measurements)
• Accurately measure and compare measured values with plans
• Identify common tools and equipment used for inspection, testing and measuring
• Properly identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the construction site
• Identify work zone traffic control components
• Prepare accurate and understandable reports of operations

Job Requirements

• Field experience or successful completion of NICET Level I testing and requirements.
• Previous employment by NYSDOT as a title ET/TCI preferred.
• Completion of one year in a program leading to an associate degree in Civil Engineering/Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent including eight (8) credit hours in Math and eleven (11) credit hours in Civil Technology,

Pay Range

Albany, Poughkeepsie, White Plains, Syracuse, NY: $28/hour - $30/hour

Pay will be based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and position location.

Why Creighton Manning?

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and support infrastructure that strengthens communities. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team contributing to projects that improve transportation networks, support municipal services, advance land development, and expand energy infrastructure.

At Creighton Manning, you'll work alongside engineers, planners, surveyors, inspectors, and support professionals in a collaborative, client-focused environment. As part of our family of GAI companies, Creighton Manning offers the teamwork and client focus of a regional firm, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

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Qualifications

Education

• High School (required)

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