Field Engineer Intern: On-Site Construction & Mentorship

Gilder Search Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Concrete Strategies is seeking a Field Engineer Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience on diverse construction projects. You will collaborate with project teams, assist with site operations, safety oversight, and documentation, and participate in measuring, budgeting, and on-site problem solving.

You’ll learn to work with general contractors and vendors, contribute to quality control, and develop technical skills through mentorship and practical module work on real-site tasks.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of construction principles, methods and materials.
• Proficiency in using construction software and tools.
• Interest in gaining hands-on experience on construction sites.
• Willingness to learn safety regulations and protocols.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to interact with diverse team members, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Eagerness to learn and utilize creative problem-solving on-site.
• Effective time management to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site preparation, inspections, and safety compliance.
• Participate in concrete pouring, framing, finishing, and other trades.
• Help maintain project documentation, blueprints, schedules, and reports.
• Support on-site cost estimation and budget tracking activities.
• Coordinate schedules, deliveries, and logistics with teams and vendors.
• Contribute to quality checks to ensure work meets specs and standards.
• Learn to lead small teams and communicate effectively on site.

Skills

Site operations

Safety awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Construction software

Education

Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Concrete Strategies is seeking a Field Engineer Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience on diverse construction projects. You will collaborate with project teams, assist with site operations, safety oversight, and documentation, and participate in measuring, budgeting, and on-site problem solving.

You’ll learn to work with general contractors and vendors, contribute to quality control, and develop technical skills through mentorship and practical module work on real-site tasks.