Dredging Field Engineer Intern – Onsite Survey & Ops

Dutra Group; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutra Group in San Rafael, CA is seeking an engineering-conscious student to assist on dredging projects. You will learn hydrographic surveying, process survey data, and support CAD drawing tasks while tracking daily quantities and ensuring work aligns with plans.

Ideal candidates are upper-division engineering or construction management students with strong communication, problem-solving, and detail-orientation, prepared for a hands-on field environment with exposure to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Education in engineering or construction management, upper division student.
• Strong written and verbal communication for managers, clients and customers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Track and report daily quantities for labor and materials.
• Provide technical information and interpret plans for contractors.
• Enforce quality control and expediting subcontractors.
• Coordinate inspections with consultants.
• Review shop drawings for contract conformance.
• Ensure dredging work meets plans and specs.
• Update submittal and RFI logs.
• Track vendor and subcontractor progress.
• Prepare daily reports and assist with CAD drawings.

Skills

Communications

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Time Management

Health & Safety

Education

Engineering or Construction Management (Upper division student)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Dutra Group in San Rafael, CA is seeking an engineering-conscious student to assist on dredging projects. You will learn hydrographic surveying, process survey data, and support CAD drawing tasks while tracking daily quantities and ensuring work aligns with plans.

Ideal candidates are upper-division engineering or construction management students with strong communication, problem-solving, and detail-orientation, prepared for a hands-on field environment with exposure to safety practices.