Summer Civil Engineer Intern – Estimating & Field Support

Granite Construction; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Granite Construction invites applications for an Engineer Intern summer 2027 in Santa Rosa, CA. The intern will support construction engineering operations to ensure compliance with engineering standards and assist with bidding, takeoffs, and project documentation.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, with 0–2 years in estimating or field support.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and be working toward a bachelor’s degree.
• 0–2 years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculations manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret designs/drawings for takeoff and labor force for bidding and building projects.
• Prepare and distribute required documentation such as status reports, punch lists, sketches, and material quantity calculations.
• Provide technical support regarding materials meeting specs, delivery dates, and construction schedules.
• Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawings to support estimating work.
• Develop data including quantity take-offs and material pricing for estimates and bids.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities and materials installed for cost control.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Team player

Effective communication

Mathematical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED and pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Granite Construction invites applications for an Engineer Intern summer 2027 in Santa Rosa, CA. The intern will support construction engineering operations to ensure compliance with engineering standards and assist with bidding, takeoffs, and project documentation.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, with 0–2 years in estimating or field support.