Civil Engineering Intern

Physical Requirements: Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions. Required to work in an outdoors environment and spend extended time around construction activities. May require prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform some of the typical tasks and duties associated with construction observation and surveying. Ability to work weekends, travel, and out of town stays. Required to lift objects or containers weighing 50-lbs.

Tasks/Duties: Become familiar with project plans, specifications and the role of the engineer/inspector in the field as the owner's representative. Candidate shall communicate and confirm their understanding of project details, construction methods by contractors, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions with project engineers / managers. Communicate with supervisor/project manager on a consistent basis to provide updates on construction progress or issues in the field. Assist with construction observation of contractor's work and inspect materials before and during installation. Write reports on field observations of construction activities by contractors and materials testing. Take haul tickets from asphalt, concrete and gravel trucking operators and track quantities for payment. Data entry of quantities into computer record keeping systems and spreadsheets. Assist with construction staking and willing to become familiar with and operate survey equipment. Communicate with contractors and effectively deal with confrontational situations with contractors. Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies. Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail. Utilize adequate math skills to calculate areas, volumes and distances. Attend company, team and client meetings as needed. Travel and out of town stays will likely be required; may work overtime especially during the construction season.