Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Granite Construction; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Granite Construction in Santa Clara, CA invites an Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to assist construction engineering operations. You will interpret drawings, prepare documentation, and support material scheduling and costs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Construction fields; 0–2 years related experience is acceptable. Strong MS Office skills and teamwork are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and be working toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to perform trig calculations and interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design/drawings for takeoffs and workforce planning.
• Prepare and distribute documentation such as status reports and punch lists.
• Provide technical support on materials meeting specs and schedules.
• Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawings for pricing.
• Develop essential data for quantities and material pricing to support bids.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities and materials installed for cost control.

Skills

MS Office

Trig calculations

Communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing Bachelor's degree (Civil/Construction related)

Job description

## Engineer Intern - Summer 2027Apply: Santa Clara, California: Posted Today: R0000008116**Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...**We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team. **General Summary**This position is responsible for assisting construction engineering operations to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards.**Essential Job Accountabilities*** Interpret design/drawings for takeoff and workforce for bidding and building construction projects.* Prepare and distribute all required documentation such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.* Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials meeting specifications, delivery dates and construction schedules.* Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawing and sketches to support estimating and construction work to meet changing job requirements.* Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs and material pricing to ensure accurate estimates and bids.* Maintain accurate records of quantities for work performed and materials installed for cost controls on construction projects.**Education*** Must have High School Diploma or GED and be working towards a bachelor’s degree**Field of Study*** Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, of technical training and related experience**Work Experience*** 0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)* Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.* Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.**Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.**Additional Requirements/Skills*** Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.* Team player* Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis* Valid driver’s license and ability to drive**Our Benefits at a Glance:**In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns. We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan. *Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.*## ## **Base Hourly Wage Range :**Hourly: $24.00 $27.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.