STL Construction Inspection Intern - Hands-On Fieldwork

HDR; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Saint Louis Construction Inspection Intern to assist inspectors with observing and documenting civil infrastructure projects, such as roads and bridges, and to support field testing and reporting activities.

You will work under supervision, gain hands-on experience with project documentation, measurements, and interpretation of drawings while contributing to a team of engineers and field staff.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture required.

Responsibilities

• Assist an Inspector conduct and document observations of construction progress.
• Monitor, record and inspect progress on projects.
• Coordinate field materials sampling and testing (concrete slump, air testing, cylinder casting, in-place soil compaction).
• Receive general supervision from the Senior Inspector.
• Assist with measurements and calculations to determine quantities of work and materials.
• Check layout and dimensions using basic measuring tools.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications; identify discrepancies.
• Prepare daily construction activity logs and reports.
• Enter project information into computer programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate Engineering program enrollment

Technical School / Associate program pursuit

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Saint Louis Construction Inspection Intern to assist inspectors with observing and documenting civil infrastructure projects, such as roads and bridges, and to support field testing and reporting activities.

You will work under supervision, gain hands-on experience with project documentation, measurements, and interpretation of drawings while contributing to a team of engineers and field staff.