Engineer Intern-Utah

Granite Construction; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) employer match

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Granite Construction in Salt Lake City, UT is offering an Engineer Intern position for a 3–4 month assignment. You will assist the project team with field construction operations, documentation, and cost reporting while gaining hands-on experience in the heavy-civil industry.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and at least 2 years of college coursework in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required with 2 years of higher education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Foremen and Superintendent to learn about field construction operations and provide support.
• Establish and maintain relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and the local community.
• Assist with Environmental, Health and Safety requirements on the project.
• Assist Project Engineer with approving time cards in HeavyJob and ensure proper accounting.
• Assist with verifying quantities in Field Information Systems for cost and revenue tracking.
• Assist in generating and distributing daily cost reports to the Project Manager and team.
• Assist with daily reports documenting Granite Construction and Subcontractor activities.
• Place material orders, survey requests, locates, etc.
• Maintain a to-do list and project diary.
• Assist with calculations of yields for concrete, aggregate base and asphalt.
• Tour jobsite daily with Project Manager/Engineer to verify quantities and progress.
• Carry out additional duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self motivated

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Civil Eng coursework

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Engineer Intern-UtahApply: Salt Lake City, Utah: Posted Today: R0000008152**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 is a three to four month assignment where you will assist a Project Team with the management, field construction activities and documentation of a project. This is the best way to experience the heavy-civil industry and Granite Construction. Many students are able to get course credit, please check with your faculty advisor, and at the same time earn an income while learning.## Essential Job Accountabilities### 1. Communicate with Foremen and Superintendent to learn about field construction operations and to provide support.### 2. Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, & the local community.### 3. Assist with the Project Environmental, Health, Safety requirements.### 4. Assist the Project Engineer with approving time cards in HeavyJob. Ensure all equipment and employees are accounted for on timecards.### 5. Assist with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and log quantities for cost and revenue tracking.### 6. Assist the Project Engineer with generating and distributing daily cost reports (trucking, labor, equipment) to the Project Manager, Foreman & Superintendent.### 7. Assist with the completion of daily reports documenting both Granite Construction and Subcontractor activities.### 8. Place necessary material orders, survey requests, locates, etc.### 9. Maintain a to-do list and diary.### 10. Assist with the calculations of yields of materials used such as concrete, aggregate base & asphalt.### 11. Tour jobsite daily with the Project Manager or Engineer to verify quantities claimed are correct and to stay current on overall job progress.### 12. Additional responsibilities as needed.## Education* High School diploma required and a minimum of 2 (two) years of education from an accredited institution of higher learning such as a college or university. Discipline to be focused in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.## Work Experience* Previous construction experience is a plus## ## Knowledge, skills, and abilities* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Proficiency with MS Office applications* Strong organizational skills* Attention to detail* Self motivated* Strong interpersonal skills* Able to work in a team environment* Problem solving# # Physical DemandsThe 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 26 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.**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 :**: $0.00 $0.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. **About Granite Construction Incorporated**Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.