Field Civil Engineering Intern — Hands-On Construction

Benesch; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Flexible schedules

9% retirement contribution

Job summary

Benesch, a growing engineering and professional services firm, offers a Civil Engineering Construction Internship based in Novi, Grand Rapids, or Marquette, MI with field-based duties and travel to project sites. You will assist with site inspections, documentation, measurements, and daily reports, and support project managers on civil construction projects.

Pursuing a BS in Civil/Construction Engineering; exposure to ArcGIS, MicroStation, Geopak, or AutoCAD is desirable; strong communication

Qualifications

• Pursuing your BS in Civil or Construction Engineering or in a related engineering curriculum required
• Experience working on field projects desired
• Exposure to ArcGIS, MicroStation, and Geopak, and/or AutoCAD is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform services efficiently and within budgets and schedules
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Good driving record and valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Review and assure the project supervisor of the adequacy of the budget and schedule.
• Perform construction observation of construction activities and follow applicable project procedures.
• Maintain a field book in accordance with project procedures.
• Perform measurements of construction work performed and quantity calculations of pay items.
• Prepare the Inspectors Daily Reports and other project documentation as required by the project procedures and as directed by the project supervisor.
• Report to the project supervisor on the work progress, including technical issues, the status of work remaining to be done, and any noted deficiencies.
• Review plans, specifications, and submittals relating to assigned work.
• Provide design or other professional assistance to project managers.
• Maintain company-owned vehicles or other equipment assigned for use on the project.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Driving

Field experience

ArcGIS

MicroStation

Geopak

AutoCAD

Education

BS in Civil/Construction Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

MicroStation

Geopak

AutoCAD

Job description

Benesch, a growing engineering and professional services firm, offers a Civil Engineering Construction Internship based in Novi, Grand Rapids, or Marquette, MI with field-based duties and travel to project sites. You will assist with site inspections, documentation, measurements, and daily reports, and support project managers on civil construction projects.

Pursuing a BS in Civil/Construction Engineering; exposure to ArcGIS, MicroStation, Geopak, or AutoCAD is desirable; strong communication