Roadway & Utility Construction Inspector Intern

R.A. Smith, Inc.; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Professional development

People-oriented culture

Company picnics

Seasonal events

Social and team-building opportunities

Sports leagues

Corporate wear reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

R.A. Smith, Inc. in Brookfield, WI is seeking a Construction Inspector Intern for the Summer 2027 program. You will work with project managers, engineers and technicians to gain practical experience on real roadway and utility projects while developing technical skills.

This paid internship offers exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MS Office, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative team environment that values problem-solving and planning.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical school program in a civil engineering–related discipline.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office products.
• Able to solve basic engineering problems; good decision-making skills.
• Skilled at planning by accurately scoping out length and difficulty of tasks and projects.
• Excellent communication, detail orientation, interpersonal skills, and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical engineering experience under the guidance of project managers, engineers and technicians.
• Participate in on-the-job training on real roadway and utility projects.
• Develop technical skills and problem solving abilities in a collaborative environment.
• Assist with scoping tasks, estimating effort and timelines for assignments.
• Contribute to team efforts with clear communication and reliability.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Planning

Communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Technical school program in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

R.A. Smith, Inc. in Brookfield, WI is seeking a Construction Inspector Intern for the Summer 2027 program. You will work with project managers, engineers and technicians to gain practical experience on real roadway and utility projects while developing technical skills.

This paid internship offers exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MS Office, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative team environment that values problem-solving and planning.