Internship: Heavy Civil Field Engineering

NWU; Alameda (CA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Roundtrip airfare or mileage reimburse

Monthly living stipends

Flexible summer dates (2-month minimum

P aid internship with raises

Résumé du poste

NWU offers an internship opportunity in California where you will work with Field Engineers to plan, direct, and execute project tasks. You will train teammates, maintain progress records, and assist in scheduling and material planning.

The role involves problem investigations and collaboration with suppliers, with a focus on effective communication and documentation. The program values CAD proficiency, math knowledge in calculus and statistics, and strong writing abilities for technical

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent from a four-year college.

Responsabilités

• Work directly with Field Engineers to direct and plan efforts

Connaissances

Reading & analysis

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Logical thinking

Calculus & algebra

Statistics

Formation

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

Outils

CAD software

Description du poste

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