Engineering Intern - Dredging

Manson Construction; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Manson Construction in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Engineering Intern - Dredging to support the Project Management Team across Gulf and East Coast locations. The role includes surveying, data collection, and technical support for field equipment, with 19-9 day rotations in some locations.

Interns will assist with schedule development, reviews of designs, and coordination with superintendents, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degrees in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Construction Management, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hydrographic and Beach/Land surveying for construction management purposes.
• Technical support for equipment computer systems.
• Development of project work element plans and JSAs.
• Coordinate project definable features of work with Manson superintendents, foremen, craft workers, and subcontractors.
• Critical path scheduling and 3 week look ahead scheduling.
• Review designs, drawings, and engineering data for conformance with plans and identify conflicts.
• Investigation and research for needed permanent and consumable materials, equipment, and tools.
• Inspection of newly delivered permanent materials for conformance with project requirements.
• Coordinate project activities with client representatives and other stakeholders.
• Production monitoring and supervision of subcontractors' operations.
• Daily operations and quality control reporting.
• Project photographic records and general project support.
• Ensure compliance with Manson's Code of Ethics and promote a safe work environment.

Education

Civil Engineering

Coastal Engineering

Ocean Engineering

Construction Management

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Summary

This position is a part of our Project Management Team for our various jobsite locations throughout the southeast United States. Engineers provide onsite engineering and technical support, quality control, construction management assistance, land surveys, and help maintain a safe working environment. Dredging or marine construction experience is preferred. Travel is extensive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Hydrographic and Beach/Land surveying for construction management purposes.
• Technical support for equipment computer systems.
• Development of project work element plans and JSAs.
• Coordinate project definable features of work with Manson superintendents, foremen, craft workers, and subcontractors.
• Critical path scheduling and 3 week look ahead scheduling.
• Review designs, drawings, and engineering data prepared by Manson consultants and vendors for conformance with project plans and specifications, and identify associated conflicts.
• Investigation and research for needed permanent and consumable material items, equipment, and tools.
• Inspection of newly delivered permanent materials for conformance with project requirements.
• Coordinate project activities with the client's representatives and other project stakeholders.
• Production monitoring.
• Monitor of Manson and its subcontractors' operations.
• Daily operations and quality control reporting.
• Project photographic records.
• General project support.
• Ensures compliance with Manson's Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct.
• Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform satisfactorily the essential duties and responsibilities noted above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Currently pursuing degrees in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from a four-year nationally accredited college or university.
• Must have a valid Driver's License, and acceptable driving record
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred

Job Location

The work environment characteristics described here 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 functions.

The main office is in Jacksonville, FL but interns will be working in various locations throughout the Gulf and East Coast Region. Interns work on 19-9 day rotations (19 days on, 9 days off).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, for field assignments the employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Employee must be able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats, personal floatation devices, safety glasses, respirators, etc.). The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, to grasp, grip, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, use stairs, ladders, and step stools and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to navigate stairs, ladders and gangways, board, work on and disembark floating vessels and structures.

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

Job Title: Engineering Intern - Dredging

Reports To: Engineering Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Jacksonville, FL