Summer Civil Engineering Intern — Design-Build Exposure

Branch Builds, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch Builds, Inc. is offering a 2027 Summer Intern position in Heavy Civil Engineering in Richmond, VA.

The internship targets rising sophomores to seniors pursuing related construction and civil engineering degrees, with an emphasis on learning through real project involvement. Interns will support preconstruction, project management, and field supervision functions, collaborate with design teams, and participate in cost planning, scheduling, and quality control.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college students interested in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management and/or a related degree.
• Courteous and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, customers and the public.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist Design-Build Coordinators with the goal of learning the process for winning and managing Design-Build Projects.
• Work with pursuit teams and/or project teams (including designers) to influence and advance design efforts for the project.
• Attend Technical Work Group meetings as well as meetings with designers/owners.
• Assist Design-Build Coordinators with research (specifications) and documentation.
• Assist Design-Build Coordinators with deliverables (meeting minutes, schedules, etc.).
• Brainstorm with project teams to find solutions to construction or design issues that will improve safety, quality, and schedule, and/or reduce cost.
• Develop working drawings/work plans in support of project teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled college students

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Branch Builds, Inc. is offering a 2027 Summer Intern position in Heavy Civil Engineering in Richmond, VA.

The internship targets rising sophomores to seniors pursuing related construction and civil engineering degrees, with an emphasis on learning through real project involvement. Interns will support preconstruction, project management, and field supervision functions, collaborate with design teams, and participate in cost planning, scheduling, and quality control.