Project Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Granite Construction Company; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

Musculoskeletal health programs

Mental wellness

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Granite Construction Company in Indio, CA is seeking an entry-level construction estimating support role to assist operations and ensure compliance with engineering standards. You will interpret drawings for takeoffs, prepare documentation, and provide technical support on materials and schedules.

0-2 years experience, pursuing a bachelor's degree, and proficiency in MS Office are preferred. This position offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to bids and cost

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Field of study preferences include Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related.
• 0-2 years of construction estimating support, engineering, or field support experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office; ability to perform calculations and data analysis; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design/drawings for takeoff and workforce for bidding and building construction projects.
• Prepare and distribute all required documentation such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.
• Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials meeting specifications, delivery dates and construction schedules.
• Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawing and sketches to support estimating and construction work to meet changing job requirements.
• Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs and material pricing to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities for work performed and materials installed for cost controls on construction projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED, pursuing Bachelor's degree

Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Building a Career at Granite

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there's never been a better time to join our team.

General Summary

This position is responsible for assisting construction engineering operations to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Interpret design/drawings for takeoff and workforce for bidding and building construction projects.
• Prepare and distribute all required documentation such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.
• Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials meeting specifications, delivery dates and construction schedules.
• Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawing and sketches to support estimating and construction work to meet changing job requirements.
• Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs and material pricing to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities for work performed and materials installed for cost controls on construction projects.

Education

Must have High School Diploma or GED and be working towards a bachelor's degree

Field of Study

• Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, of technical training and related experience

Work Experience

0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Team player
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive

Our Benefits at a Glance

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• special programs for musculoskeletal health
• mental wellness
• Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.
• We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite's 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite's 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range

Hourly: $21.00 $26.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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