Internship - Field Engineering

MasTec Industrial; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

MasTec is seeking an Industrial Field Engineering Intern to assist the Project Manager on construction projects across the United States. Expect travel to project sites with weekly subsistence and a strong emphasis on administrative support, scheduling, and documentation.

The role involves partnering with Field Engineers and the PM team to monitor project status, support bids, RFIs, and invoicing, and to adapt to project requirements for 6–12 months.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year university pursuing a bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and execute independently, maintain excellent rapport with team members

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with administering accounting, job costs, and WIP updates.
• Secure drawings and specifications to support bidding and subcontractor selection, and coordinate between project team and contractor.
• Support Field Change Order and Request for Information (RFI) processes.
• Support development and preparation of Schedule of Values and invoices.
• Ensure engineering drawings, specifications, and docs received at site are filed and distributed; deliver drawings to the Craft Superintendent.
• Record and transcribe meeting minutes and liaise with client project staff.
• Provide admin support to Pre-construction, Estimating and Procurement departments as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Industrial Field Engineering Intern is responsible for supporting and assisting the Project Manager with administration and management of one of MIC’s construction projects. The role is often flexible depending on the specific project’s requirements, and the makeup of the project management team and support staff. On larger projects with a big team, the role may be more specific and specialized. On smaller projects, a more general, jack-of-all-trades approach may be necessary.

The Industrial Intern should be supporting the Field Engineers and Project Management team in evaluating the overall status of the project, searching for those things that have potential to negatively impact the project goals and objectives.

Location & Travel Details: This is a traveling, project based position. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US for your internship! When assigned to a project site, Interns will receive a weekly subsistence to help with living expenses while traveling. This is in addition to an excellent base salary.

The role requires interfacing with all areas affected by the project including the client(s), distributors, vendors, and the ongoing strategic communication with project management regarding the status of the project.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Mastec Industrialis 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, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with Administering Accounting/Job Costs/Work in Progress (WIP) Updates
• Secure drawings and specifications to support the process of obtaining bids from qualified subcontractors, selecting a qualified candidate, and negotiating the subcontract. As the work progresses, may be called to act as a liaison between the project team and the contractor.
• Support for Field Change Order and Request for Information (RFI) Processes
• Support Development and Preparation of Schedule of Values and Invoices
• Support Field Engineer and Site Manager with ensuring that all engineering drawings, specifications, and other necessary documentation received at the job site are correctly received, dated, filed, and distributed. Making certain that drawings are delivered to the appropriate Craft Superintendent prior to physical placement of work.
• Record and transcribe meeting minutes, and supporting the Field Engineer with acting as a liaison with client project staff, generate correspondence, or any other supporting activity
• Assist and support the Pre-construction Services, Estimating and Procurement Departments with necessary administrative and technical support as needed to fully execute reporting, updates and analysis

Qualifications

• Enrolled in 4-year university actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Construction Management or Engineering.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and execute independently, maintain excellent rapport with team members

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Other may duties may be assigned
• Self-motivated; capable of taking initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines
• Interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate team efforts, provide direction to team members, and communicate project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes to stakeholders
• Proficient in written and verbal communication with ability
• Willing to travel extensively and relocate to a project location for an extended period (typically 6-12 months)
• Ability to adapt and become an influential role-model of MIC’s culture and values

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
• Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions.
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Keep good balance and work at heights.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

HOURS:

This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $20+/hour, DOE
• Per diem payments when working on a project site (eligibility policy applies based on home address)

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an 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/Disability/Veteran. 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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