Field Engineer Internship - Summer 2027

Ragnar Benson, LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $20–$21/hr

Job summary

Ragnar Benson Construction, a MasTec company, seeks a Field Engineer Intern to support the Project Manager and Construction Manager on assigned projects. You will assist with quality plans, site-specific plans, material inventory, and receiving.

Travel is 100% to project sites across the continental U.S. You must be pursuing an undergrad in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, with a 3.0 GPA and at least 24 college credits completed.

Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA minimum
• 24 college credits completed
• Comfortable with dirt, heat and noise
• 100% project travel to sites across the continental US

Responsibilities

• Perform field survey work using PC-based software and GPS equipment
• Assist with quality control records and required reporting
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and audits/inspections
• Assist with material inventory and receiving paperwork
• Assist with final closeout, as-builts, and job binder creation
• Assist with subcontractor scheduling and management
• Assist with RFI submittals
• Extended hours and weekends may be required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Deadline oriented

Problem solving

Written and oral communication

Adaptable

Willing to learn

Education

Undergraduate civil engineering / construction management

Job description

Overview

Ragnar Benson Construction, a MasTec company is hiring for Summer 2027 Internships. The Field Engineer Intern will focus on assisting with providing support to the Project Manager and Construction Manager of their assigned project. General responsibilities include assisting with implementation of the project specific Quality Plan, site specific plans, material inventory and receiving.

Travel & Project Assignment: You can live in any city or state in the continental United States. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the United States.

Company Overview

Ragnar Benson Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in commuter rail, intermodal facilities, and ports. With almost 40 years of experience in the railway industry, we offer various delivery models, including general contracting, construction management, preconstruction, and design-build services. In addition, we specialize in constructing intermodal facilities, classification yards, mechanical repair facilities, fueling facilities, automobile marshaling terminals, and mainline capacity improvements. Focusing on innovation, safety, and environmentally-responsible construction, Ragnar Benson delivers quality work and service.

Ragnar Benson is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

• Performs field survey work regarding layout and tracking of work activities, utilizing PC based software and GPS station/field equipment.
• Assist with managing project specific quality control records and ensuring that required reporting is accomplished.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating to ensure that all required audits/inspections are performed and documented.
• Assist with material inventory and receiving paperwork.
• Assist with final job closeout, as-builts, job binder creation.
• Assist with subcontractor scheduling and management
• Assist with RFI (Request for Information) submittals
• Extended work hours and weekend work may be required.
• Will provide other duties as assigned.

Education

• Currently pursuing undergraduate, four-year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar

Requirements

• Comfortable with exposure to dirt, heat and noise
• 100% Project Specific travel is required
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• 24 hours of college credits completed
• Have a basic understanding of the construction industry and accepted business practices

Competencies Required

• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work within a team
• Deadline Oriented
• Problem Solving
• Written and Oral Communication
• Adaptable and willing to learn

Compensation $20-$21 /hour. This is a temporary position, no company benefits are offered.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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