Internship: Heavy Civil Field Engineering

Notre Dame; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $25/hour

Paid internship with raises for return

Roundtrip travel reimbursement

Monthly living stipends

Flexible start and end dates (2-month夏

Annual Intern Day

Job summary

Notre Dame is offering a paid internship in California for civil/ construction-minded students. You will work with Field Engineers to plan and direct tasks, train peers, and maintain cost and material records.

The role includes planning support, problem investigation, and coordinating with suppliers for timely material delivery. Qualifications include pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, CAD proficiency, and strong analytical and written communication

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent from a four-year college.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Strong writing skills for presentations and articles.
• Proficiency with computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software.
• Understanding of calculus, modern algebra, and statistical theory.
• Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to diverse problems.

Responsibilities

• Direct and plan efforts with Field Engineers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Train individuals on work processes and technical requirements.
• Maintain records related to job progress, costs, and materials usage.
• Assist in detailed planning and scheduling of jobs or job segments.
• Investigate problems or incidents and recommend solutions.
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing.
• Coordinate with suppliers to handle and expedite material delivery.
• Support project estimating including quantity take-offs.
• Assist with Submittals, RFIs, and Change Orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Quantitative reasoning

Logical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work directly with other Field Engineers and independently to direct and plan efforts, ensuring work accuracy and completeness
• Train individuals on work processes and technical requirements as needed
• Maintain records related to job progress, costs, and material usage
• Assist in detailed planning and scheduling of jobs or job segments
• Investigate problems or incidents and recommend solutions or alternatives
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing
• Coordinate with suppliers to handle and expedite material delivery
• Support project estimating including quantity take-offs
• Assist with Submittals, RFIs, and Change Orders
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You

The company is looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent from a four-year college
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Effective response to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Strong writing skills for presentations and articles, with ability to make persuasive arguments on complex topics
• Proficiency with computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software
• Understanding of calculus, modern algebra, and statistical theory
• Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to diverse problems
• Capability to handle a variety of abstract and concrete variables

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay at $25 per hour
• Paid internship with raises for returning interns
• Roundtrip airfare or mileage reimbursement to/from internship location
• Monthly living stipends for qualifying students
• Flexible start and end dates with a two-month summer minimum
• Participation in Annual Intern Day event for first-time interns