Returning New Grad Field Engineer I - MAD (For current/previous HNTB interns only) – Summer 2027

HNTB Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation offers an internship focused on construction inspection and documentation across multiple locations within the United States. Interns assist field tasks, support quality control inspections, and learn to review drawings and schedules under supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and may prefer candidates who are or have been HNTB interns. Constructware or Asite experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction field work tasks to ensure conformance to plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Coordinate and schedule quality control inspections.
• Observe on-site material testing and coordinate testing and monitoring services.
• Perform basic shop drawing review and ensure procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts.

Skills

EIT (Engineer in Training)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Constructware

Asite

Job description

What We're Looking For This position is for current/former HNTB interns ONLY. At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for providing engineering inspection and documentation of construction work performed by contractor, in order to monitor the project construction compliance with plans, specifications, and contract provisions, as well as state and local regulations in order to protect the client's interests. Responsible for assisting in the compliance and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, specifications, and other contract documents for assigned projects.

What You'll Do:

• Assists with construction field work tasks and activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Coordinates and schedules quality controls inspections.
• Observes on-site material testing and coordinates testing and monitoring services.
• Performs mathematical calculations for material quantity payments.
• Performs basic shop drawing review and ensures that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Reviews contractor’s daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness and consistency.
• Regularly reviews contractor's as-built mark-ups, documents project progress using video and photo and prepares reports on construction progress.
• Consults with Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, proactively recommends solutions, assists in the resolution of issues, and acts as a liaison with the engineer of record.
• Remains current and knowledgeable of industry technology and tools used to perform inspection work through industry resources, training, and research.
• Gains exposure to new technology and utilizes it (GPS/Rovers) to increase efficiency and accuracy of inspection tasks.
• Performs office engineer work when needed including but not limited to; prepares meeting agendas and meeting minutes, assists in processing and maintains tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, pay estimates and other deliverables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

What You'll Bring:

• Identifies some discrepancies or conflicts within documents and gains familiarity with the quality of work performed using inspection checklists.
• Writes daily inspection report, tracks work performed, and computes pay item quantities at a basic level with direction from more experienced staff.
• Understands the shop drawing review and gains the ability to read and interpret the contractor's CPM schedule at a basic level.

What We Prefer:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) Trained in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite or similar preferred.
• Current/former HNTB intern

Locations:

• Arlington, VA (Alexandria)
• Baltimore, MD
• Charlotte, NC
• Charlotte, NC (Whitehall)
• Fairmont, WV (Elkins)
• Glen Allen, VA (Richmond)
• Harrisburg, PA
• King of Prussia, PA (Norristown)
• North Charleston, SC
• Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania)
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Raleigh, NC
• Raleigh, NC (Raleigh Field)
• Scott Depot, WV (Charleston)
• Virginia Beach, VA
• Washington, DC

The approximate pay range for Washington, DC is $76,367.81 - $114,551.72. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Maryland is $69,727.13 - $104,590.70. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Virginia is $66,406.79 - $114,551.72. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work