Intern - Construction Technology
Veit Management, Inc
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Job summary
Veit, a leading specialty contractor, seeks a Construction Technology Intern to support technology implementation, field data collection, drones, GIS, and data analytics across projects. You will work with field operations, project management, and engineering teams to apply innovative tech solutions and improve performance.
The role offers exposure to surveying equipment, GPS machine control, and data-driven project improvements while developing practical construction technology skills in a
Qualifications
- 2 years of education toward a bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Construction Engineering or related field.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
- At least one summer of construction work experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership.
- Ability to apply basic math concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios, mean/median/averages).
- Commitment to Veit policies and ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementation and support of construction technology platforms across field and office operations.
- Support adoption of construction technology tools through training and field coaching.
- Document technology processes, workflows, and best practices.
- GPS machine control operations and data management.
- Assist with site layout activities using GPS and surveying equipment.
- Help collect, organize, and validate field data.
- Participate in machine control file preparation and quality reviews.
- Assist with drone flight planning, data collection, and processing.
- Support aerial mapping, progress tracking, and site documentation efforts.
- Help create project visualizations, ortho mosaics, and progress reports.
- Gather and organize project performance data.
- Assist with dashboards, reporting, and data visualization tools.
- Support analysis of operational metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Help ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.
- Collaborate with project managers, field engineers, superintendents, and operations leaders.
- Attend project meetings and technology demonstrations.
- Support special projects assigned by the Construction Technology team.
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Job description
POSITION SUMMARY The Construction Technology Intern will support the implementation, utilization, and continuous improvement of technology solutions across construction operations. This role provides hands‑on exposure to construction software, field technology, surveying equipment, machine control systems, drones, GIS mapping, and data analytics tools that improve project performance and operational efficiency. The intern will work closely with field operations, project management, engineering, and technology teams to gain practical experience applying innovative technology solutions to real‑world construction projects.
- Assist with implementation and support of construction technology platforms across field and office operations.
- Support adoption of construction technology tools through training and field coaching.
- Document technology processes, workflows, and best practices.
- GPS machine control operations and data management.
- Assist with site layout activities using GPS and surveying equipment.
- Help collect, organize, and validate field data.
- Participate in machine control file preparation and quality reviews.
- Assist with drone flight planning, data collection, and processing.
- Support aerial mapping, progress tracking, and site documentation efforts.
- Help create project visualizations, Ortho mosaics, and progress reports.
- Gather and organize project performance data.
- Assist with dashboards, reporting, and data visualization tools.
- Support analysis of operational metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Help ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.
- Collaborate with project managers, field engineers, superintendents, and operations leaders.
- Attend project meetings and technology demonstrations.
- Support special projects assigned by the Construction Technology team.
- Minimum of 2 years of education working toward completion of a bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline from a four‑year college or university.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- At least one summer of construction work experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and mean, median, and averages.
- Ability to maintain compliance with all Veit policies and procedures.
- Ability to respond to shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment with a can‑do attitude.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those required of any employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently communicates with employees and clients and must exchange accurate information. Additional functions include: stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; use a computer/laptop in an office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting (50%+); navigate between office building floors; regularly attend off‑site meetings or events; and lift to 35 lbs. unassisted.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Most work occurs in a typical office environment; however, occasional job‑site travel may be required. The employee frequently works both independently and with others. Jobsite visits may involve walking on uneven terrain, navigating stairs or ladders, and exposure to variable weather, noise, dust, and moving equipment. During jobsite visits, the employee must wear required PPE as directed, including a hard hat, safety glasses, a high‑visibility vest, gloves, hearing protection, and safety‑toe footwear. The employee may occasionally encounter high noise levels at job sites, but hearing protection is provided and required.
Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured‑in‑place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day. Never settle, dig deeper.
Deliberately Safe: We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision‑making.
Build with Intention: We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we’re proud to put the Veit name on it.
Leaders Dig First: Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots — especially when times get challenging.
Real Relationships: Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long‑term mindset. Whether you’re a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.
Integrity in Everything: As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.
Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured‑in‑place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.
Veit will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training.
Additionally, Veit is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions.
Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.
Veit prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
To view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English Veit participates in E-Verify. To view the E-Verify participation poster, please click this link: English/Spanish Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment application process, contact Human Resources by phone at 763-428-2242 or by email: Click Here
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