Quality Engineer Interns

Herzog; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Herzog Contracting Corp. is seeking Quality Engineer Interns across the United States to join our team in multiple locations.

You will work alongside our Project Quality Manager and Quality Inspectors, gaining hands-on exposure to heavy civil construction and project documentation. This internship is designed to develop your understanding of project plans, quality systems, and how to verify that facilities are built to contract specifications for their design life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a degree.
• Must be flexible in working in both office and field environment as needed.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Must have strong organization skills.
• Must be highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contract documents, technical specifications, and design drawings to understand quality requirements.
• Assist in managing and organizing all quality-related documentation, including inspection reports, test results, submittals, and certifications.
• Conduct daily field inspections of work-in-progress to verify compliance with plans and specs.
• Schedule and witness independent third-party materials testing.
• Assist in ensuring all materials meet specified standards, including material tags and certifications.
• Work with superintendents, foremen, and crews to clarify quality standards and address issues in real time.
• Assist with documenting and reporting quality status, non-conformances, and trends to the Project Manager and Quality Manager.
• Engage in Herzog’s Culture and essential behaviors; maintain attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Motivation

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing a degree

Job description

Overview

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking Quality Engineer Interns across the United States in Philadelphia, PA; Springfield, VA; Washington D.C.; San Antonio, TX; Denver, CO; Cincinnati, OH; Bakersfield, CA; and Gastonia, NC to join our team.

As a Quality Engineer Intern, you will be integrated directly into our construction operations, assuming day-to-day responsibilities comparable to our full-time staff. You will gain exposure to all disciplines within heavy civil construction while working alongside our Project Quality Manager and Quality Inspectors. This hands‑on role is designed to develop your understanding of project plans and the processes required to build a contract‑compliant project. Quality Professionals are the guardians of the project's specifications through a blend of technical knowledge, sharp attention to detail, and strong communication skills. You will learn how to verify and ensure the permanent infrastructure being built will perform as intended for its entire design life.

Duties And Responsibilities

• This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.
• Analyze contract documents, technical specifications, and design drawings to understand quality requirements.
• Assist in managing and organizing all quality-related documentation, including inspection reports, test results, submittals, and certifications.
• Conduct daily field inspections of work-in-progress (e.g., earthwork, excavation, concrete pours, structural steel erection, paving, pile driving) to verify compliance with plans and specs.
• Schedule and witness independent third-party materials testing (e.g., soil compaction, concrete slump/strength, asphalt density, weld inspections).
• Assist in ensuring all materials incorporated into the work are approved and meet the specified standards, including material tags and certifications.
• Work directly with superintendents, foremen, and crews to provide clarity on quality standards and address issues in real-time.
• Assist with documenting and reporting quality status, non-conformances, and trends to the Project Manager and Quality Manager.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a degree.
• Must be flexible in working in both office and field environment as needed.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Must have strong organization skills
• Must be highly motivated

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.

• Perform light work, occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Occasionally ascend/descend step ladders and/or stairs.
• Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
• Regularly kneel, bend, and squat.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by position.
• Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).

Safety

• Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all.

Why Herzog

Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas.

Over the course of our 50+ year history, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects.

We believe our culture is at the heart of our existence. It is that belief which empowers every member of our professional family to act with purpose and passion as they advance their career throughout their personal pursuit of excellence.

Backed by over five decades of experience, Herzog delivers exceptional customer service and elite results.

Our success is the outcome of our relentless pursuit of excellence, our passion for our customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of team.

We invite you to join us on our journey to excellence as we work to be better today than yesterday and better tomorrow than today.

It is the policy of Herzog Contracting Corp. to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.