Summer Field Engineering Intern: Construction

Granite Construction; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with employee match

Intern benefits including flexible FSA

Job summary

Granite Construction offers a summer internship designed to give hands-on experience with a project team in heavy civil construction. You will assist with field operations, documentation, and cost reporting while earning income and possibly earning course credit.

We seek students enrolled in Construction or Engineering programs who demonstrate strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work under deadlines. Travel may be required, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Construction, Engineering, or related undergraduate program at an accredited 4-year university.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a high production environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Availability and willingness to travel frequently.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with foremen and superintendent to learn field construction operations and provide support.
• Establish and maintain relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and the local community.
• Assist the project engineer with approving timecards in Heavy Job and ensure accurate accounting of equipment and employee time.
• Verify quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and log quantities for cost and revenue tracking.
• Assist the project engineer with generating and distributing daily cost reports to the project team.
• Assist with daily reports documenting Intermountain Slurry Seal and subcontractor activities.
• Place material orders, survey requests, locates, etc.
• Assist with calculations of yields of materials such as concrete, aggregate base, and asphalt.
• Support the jobsite daily with the PM or engineer to verify quantities claimed are correct and stay current on progress.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Travel availability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Undergraduate Construction/Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Granite Construction offers a summer internship designed to give hands-on experience with a project team in heavy civil construction. You will assist with field operations, documentation, and cost reporting while earning income and possibly earning course credit.

We seek students enrolled in Construction or Engineering programs who demonstrate strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work under deadlines. Travel may be required, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.