Job Posting Title Field Engineer Intern

FlatironDragados; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SPC Construction is seeking an Engineering Intern to apply academic training on real-world construction sites. You will assist the project manager and on-site team by supporting field conditions evaluation, scheduling, and documentation control, gaining hands-on exposure to plans, specs, and cost codes.

You will work with field engineers to perform tests, review drawings, coordinate design changes, and help with temporary structures using CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Engineering, Construction Management or a similar program at an accredited technical college or university.
• Knowledge of field testing and QA/QC processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with project drawings, plan interpretation and construction scheduling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with evaluation of field conditions and acceptance testing
• Support quality assurance and quality control engineering materials testing
• Apply survey knowledge to assist with project layout and checking of work to confirm work is in conformance with plans and specifications
• Review project drawings and coordinate any design changes
• Provide document control assistance for correspondence, submittals, design releases etc.
• Initiate engineering design clarifications
• Perform quantity tracking and productivity analysis for maximization of operation efficiency
• Assist with preparing and updating project schedule and interact will all involved in scheduling decision processes
• Respond to field for design clarification, and manage subcontractors field operations and verify contract payments
• Provide design assistance to the project engineer for the design of temporary structures using computer aided design tools

Skills

Field testing

QA/QC support

Survey knowledge

Documentation control

Scheduling support

Education

Currently enrolled in Engineering/Construction Management program

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

As an Intern, you will be given the opportunity to apply your academic training and skills in a real-world setting at any number of project locations. In addition, you will assist the project manager, project engineer, and the rest of the on-site construction staff in the application of principles, methods, and techniques of engineering technology by performing any combination of the following duties at a project job site.

Field engineer interns will be required to have a working knowledge of the entire project, including plan interpretation, project specifications, project cost code knowledge, and the overall construction schedule. In performing any number or combination of the following tasks, you shall support published corporate policies, set a productive and consistent work example, and be responsible to follow up on all tasks assigned.

SPC Construction is committed to being more than just a stepping stone—we aim to be a launching pad. Interns are welcomed as valuable team members and are given meaningful responsibilities, mentorship, and the opportunity to see real impact from their work. We foster a collaborative environment where questions are encouraged, learning is continuous, and contributions are recognized.

Whether you're in the field or at the office, you'll be surrounded by professionals who are invested in your success. At SPC, we’re not just building projects—we’re building careers.

What you will be doing

• Assist with evaluation of field conditions and acceptance testing
• Support quality assurance and quality control engineering materials testing
• Apply survey knowledge to assist with project layout and checking of work to confirm work is in conformance with plans and specifications
• Review project drawings and coordinate any design changes
• Provide document control assistance for correspondence, submittals, design releases etc.
• Initiate engineering design clarifications
• Perform quantity tracking and productivity analysis for maximization of operation efficiency
• Assist with preparing and updating project schedule and interact will all involved in scheduling decision processes
• Respond to field for design clarification, and manage subcontractors field operations and verify contract payments
• Provide design assistance to the project engineer for the design of temporary structures using computer aided design tools

What we are looking for

Field engineer interns/co-ops are required to be currently enrolled in Engineering, Construction Management or a similar program at an accredited technical college or university.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $21.00/Hr.

Salary Max

USD $26.00/Hr.