Field Engineer - Intern

Ames Construction, Inc.; Carlin (NV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction, Inc. is seeking motivated interns to join our heavy civil construction team. This role provides hands‑on experience supporting large‑scale projects while working alongside experienced professionals in the field.

Interns will assist with project coordination, technical reviews, safety monitoring, and communication with multiple stakeholders, including owners, design partners, subcontractors, and field crews.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Pursuing a degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Desire to grow and develop a career and mentor other coworkers.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project coordination and technical reviews.
• Support safety monitoring and enforcement of PPE on site.
• Communicate with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and field crews.
• Assist with contract administration including budget and change procedures.
• Help review and draft technical submittals such as schedules and shop drawings.
• Maintain as-built drawings and manuals.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Career growth

Education

Pursuing a degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated interns to join our heavy civil construction team. This role provides hands‑on experience supporting large‑scale projects while working alongside experienced professionals in the field. Interns will assist with project coordination, technical reviews, safety monitoring, and communication with multiple stakeholders, including owners, design partners, subcontractors, and field crews.

Essential Functions

• Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Project
• Manage and support a team of construction professionals
• Build relationships and communicate with coworkers, owners, design partners, subcontractors
• Review and draft technical submittals such as schedule, shop drawings, work plans, etc.
• Understand and assist with project layout
• Identify critical work items, and procure long‑lead items
• Assist with contract administration including budget and change procedures
• Assist with material procurement including logistics
• Work together to resolve field problems and conflicts with subcontractors, suppliers, and workforce
• Maintaining as‑built drawings & manuals
• Conducts research and accurately reports on project status
• Performs quality control inspections and checks work for compliance with contract documents
• Verifies proper materials are used, and that the installations meet project timelines and requirements
• Affirms safety compliance and enforces proper protocols and PPE on site

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Pursuing a degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Desire to grow and develop a career and mentor other coworkers
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Working Conditions

• Travel - Intern Positions are geographically based out of the Ames Construction Western Area office in Salt Lake City, UT but will support projects in the intermountain area including Utah, Reno, NV and/or Las Vegas, NV. This position requires 100% in‑person support
• Construction site environment - physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. May be exposed to high noise levels
• Office environment - extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally

Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.