Field Engineer Intern: Hands-On Construction & Estimating

Granite Construction; Akron (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is hiring enthusiastic interns and entry-level team members to support construction engineering operations. This role assists with takeoffs, interpretation of drawings, and documentation for bids and schedules.

You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to cost controls, material pricing, change orders, and project reporting on active projects at on-site locations. Granite emphasizes safety and teamwork, with benefits and career development opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and be working towards a bachelor’s degree.
• Field of Study preferred: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office products and ability to perform basic trig calculations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design/drawings for takeoff and workforce for bidding and building construction projects.
• Prepare and distribute all required documentation such as status reports, punch lists, sketches, and material requirement calculations.
• Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials meeting specifications, delivery dates and construction schedules.
• Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawing and sketches to support estimating and construction work to meet changing job requirements.
• Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs and material pricing to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities for work performed and materials installed for cost controls on construction projects.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Trigonometric calculations

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED, pursuing bachelor's

Field of Study: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Granite Construction is hiring enthusiastic interns and entry-level team members to support construction engineering operations. This role assists with takeoffs, interpretation of drawings, and documentation for bids and schedules.

You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to cost controls, material pricing, change orders, and project reporting on active projects at on-site locations. Granite emphasizes safety and teamwork, with benefits and career development opportunities for