Field Engineer - Intern

Ames Construction, Inc.; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ames Construction, Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking motivated interns to support our heavy civil construction team. You will gain hands-on experience working with project managers, field crews, and design partners on large-scale projects, including safety monitoring and subcontractor coordination.

This internship is based in the Western Area office, with travel to intermountain projects in Utah, Reno, NV and Las Vegas, NV. It requires 100% in-person work on construction sites and office tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Desire to grow and develop a career and mentor other coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and project teams on site and in planning.
• Support a team of construction professionals with day-to-day tasks.
• Build relationships and communicate with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and field crews.
• Review and draft technical submittals such as schedules, shop drawings, and work plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

Construction/Civil Eng/Construction Management degree (pursuing)

Job description

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is an employee-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 65 general contractor.

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.