Internship: Construction Management

Internship: Construction Management

The Field Engineer Intern works closely with field engineers and project management staff to make sure that projects are progressing on time and on budget. Location: Various locations nationwide

Internship Perks

• Paid Internship and raises for returning interns
• Roundtrip airfare or mileage reimbursement to/from the internship location
• Monthly living stipends for qualifying students
• Flexible start and end internship dates (2 month requirement in the summer)
• For 1st time interns - Participation in our Annual Intern Day event held in either our Alameda or Salt Lake City Office

Essential Functions and Duties

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work directly with other Field Engineers (and independently) directing and planning the efforts of others and maintain accountability for work accuracy and completeness
• Train individuals on work processes and technical requirements as required
• Maintain records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• May assist in detailed planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
• Investigate problems and/or reported incidents; identify and recommend solutions/alternates as appropriate
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.
• Work with suppliers as required by facilitating the handling and expediting the delivery of materials
• Aid in estimating projects as required to include quantity take-offs
• Assist with Submittals, RFIs and Change Orders
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Pursuit of Bachelors of Civil Engineering, Construction Management Degree or equivalent from four-year college
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Able to write presentations and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; ability to make effective and persuasive arguments and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors; ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases
• Ability to use computer assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of calculus, modern algebra, and statistical theory
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables

Diversity

We respect diversity and understand the value that different backgrounds and experiences brings to the workplace. We are committed to building a diverse environment and it is an ongoing part of our corporate culture. We are recognized for our ability to achieve employee and subcontractor diversity in every community where we work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

About Stacy Witbeck

We are passionate about public infrastructure, and our track record shows it. We are a full-service contractor that can manage, and self-perform, the entirety of heavy civil infrastructure projects, from start to finish. We have a reputation for being the go-to contractor for complex urban transit projects that require a partner that understands how to make alternative delivery projects successful. From classic streetcars to high-speed rail, we have completed some of the most innovative and iconic transit systems in the United States. We leverage our experience building more than 650 miles of track to support construction of a wide range of infrastructure projects in complex environments and challenging terrain across the country.