Summer Construction Engineering Intern 2027 – Mentored

Granite Construction; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a motivated intern/entry-level professional to assist construction engineering operations, ensuring work complies with engineering standards and supports bidding and building projects.

You will interpret designs for takeoffs, prepare documentation, provide material and schedule guidance, and help develop quantity takeoffs and cost data while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and be working towards a bachelor’s degree.
• Pursuing Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0–2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design/drawings for takeoff and workforce for bidding and building construction projects.
• Prepare and distribute all required documentation such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.
• Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials meeting specifications, delivery dates and construction schedules.
• Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawing and sketches to support estimating and construction work to meet changing job requirements.
• Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs and material pricing to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities for work performed and materials installed for cost controls on construction projects.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Trigonometry

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking a motivated intern/entry-level professional to assist construction engineering operations, ensuring work complies with engineering standards and supports bidding and building projects.

You will interpret designs for takeoffs, prepare documentation, provide material and schedule guidance, and help develop quantity takeoffs and cost data while maintaining accurate records.