Summer Project Engineer Intern: Hands-on, Field-Ready

Granite Construction; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

Granite Construction invites motivated students to join our 2027 Summer Project Engineer Internship in Vancouver, WA. You will assist construction engineering operations, interpreting drawings, supporting estimates, and coordinating version-controlled documentation under experienced mentors.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration, with 0–2 years of related experience and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED and working toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Majors preferred: Civil Eng, Construction Management, or Business Admin, or related field.
• 0–2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Trig calculations

Communication

Team player

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Civil Eng/CM/Business Admin

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Granite Construction invites motivated students to join our 2027 Summer Project Engineer Internship in Vancouver, WA. You will assist construction engineering operations, interpreting drawings, supporting estimates, and coordinating version-controlled documentation under experienced mentors.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration, with 0–2 years of related experience and a strong safety mindset.