Construction Internship Summer 2027

Opitz Bürotechnik; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoar is recruiting for our Summer 2027 Internship Program for students in civil engineering, construction engineering, or building sciences. The role offers exposure to estimating, project management, and field activities to support real project work.

Duties include understanding construction processes, quantity takeoff, submittal reviews, and preparation of project transmittals. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong communication and mouse skills and be prepared for site travel as

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a four year or advanced degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Building Science.
• Must maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week during the spring semester.
• Completed college freshman year.

Responsibilities

• Gaining an understanding of the construction process.
• Participating in quantity takeoff/quantity estimating.
• Working with the submittal process: maintaining appropriate logs, reviewing and approving shop drawings and submittals.
• Preparing transmittals for distribution for project documentation.
• Assisting in jobsite setup, permitting, and closeout.

Skills

Communication skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Pursuing a four year or advanced degree in Construction Engineering/Civil Engineering/Building Science

Completed college freshman year

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hoar is recruiting qualified applicants for our Internship Program who are studying civil engineering, construction engineering or building/construction sciences for the Summer 2027 term. This position typically gains exposure to estimating, project management, and the field.

Duties include

• Gaining an understanding of the construction process
• Participating in quantity takeoff/quantity estimating
• Working with the submittal process: maintaining appropriate logs, reviewing and approving shop drawings and submittals
• Preparing transmittals for distribution for project documentation
• Assisting in jobsite setup, permitting, and closeout
• Candidates should possess computer skills including working with spreadsheets, good communication skills, and a willingness to handle responsibility.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university pursuing a four year or advanced degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Building Science
• Must maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week during the spring semester
• Completed college freshman year
• Desire to pursue a career in the construction industry upon graduation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed mainly in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EOE - Vets/Disabilities

Hoar does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Hoar without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Hoar.

Compensation and Benefits

Hoar offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, and retirement/401(k). For this role the base hourly range is $20-28 an hour. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

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