Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Massman Construction Co.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Massman Construction Co. offers a Summer Internship program designed to expose students to real-world heavy civil and marine construction. You'll work with Field and Office Engineers across projects nationwide, including opportunities in New Orleans, LA.

Interns gain hands-on experience in safety, quality control, estimating, scheduling and contract management while developing drawing interpretation and design skills. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management or related degree.
• Strong ability to read and interpret design drawings and project plans.
• Basic understanding of design in wood, steel and concrete and knowledge of the A/E/C industry.
• Self-motivated with the ability to lead collaborative efforts and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support field and office teams on bridge, heavy civil and marine projects.
• Learn safety, quality, estimating, scheduling and inspection practices.
• Travel to local jobsites as needed for internship assignments.

Skills

Reading drawings

Design principles

A/E/C industry knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Civil/Construction degree (in progress)

Job description

Company Overview

Since 1908, Massman Construction Co. has been developing and improving transportation and commerce along U.S. waterways. For five generations of the Massman family, we have been an integral part of both private and public infrastructure investment and the growth of our country. With over 1,700 completed projects, Massman teams have constructed many of our nation’s most impressive bridges; complex lock, dam, and flood control structures; and efficient ship barge loading facilities. In the process, we have conceived of and implemented solutions for unique challenges in and along our nation’s coastlines and inland waterways. Our vision is to be the contractor and employer of choice for construction services and solutions in the heavy civil, marine, and transportation markets by exceeding customer expectations and providing unsurpassed value.

About the Internship

This position provides candidates with an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the construction industry. Working with a Field and/or Office Engineer, the intern will be exposed to different aspects of the construction of unique and challenging bridge, heavy civil, and marine projects throughout the United States.

Internship Locations

Our anticipated locations for Summer 2027 internships could include any of the following: Overland Park, KSSt. Louis, MONew Orleans, LAMobile, AL

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities and duties for this position will vary depending on the needs of each project. They typically can include learning about elements of construction such as safety, quality, heavy lift planning, construction estimating, contract management, scheduling, and construction inspection.

Requirements

Candidates must be completing their course of study in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management, or related field. Candidates must have a solid knowledge of the principles of design in wood, steel and concrete and have the ability to both understand design drawings and to express their ideas in drawings and sketches. General knowledge of the A/E/C industry. Self-motivated and proven ability to lead collaborative efforts. Excellent grammar, composition and verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Interest in working with an industry-leading self-perform contractor in heavy civil and marine construction.

Travel Requirements

Local travel and occasional trips to visit other jobsites.

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