Construction Inspection Intern — Hands-On Civil Projects

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

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.