2027 Summer Internships | Engineering & Estimating | Florida

About the role

OHLA USA is part of OHLA Group, a global infrastructure leader with more than 110 years of history and operations in 30+ countries across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. Our projects range from highways and railways to hospitals and iconic buildings that shape communities worldwide. As an intern in our Southeast Region, you'll gain hands‑on experience in civil construction, building construction, or estimating while contributing to real projects across Florida. The internship program is designed as a pathway to a full‑time career, with top‑performing interns considered for Field Engineer roles after graduation. Opportunities are available in Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, and Vero Beach for Civil Field Engineering, Building Field Engineering, and Estimating positions. Housing is not provided.

Why OHLA USA? Real Projects. Real Impact. Contribute to active civil and building projects and support bids that shape communities. Launch Your Career. This internship can be your path to a full‑time Field Engineer role after graduation. Performance matters. Mentorship that Matters. Learn directly from experienced Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents, and Engineers. Safety and Standards First. Take an active role in safety culture, FDOT standards, and quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Field Engineer Intern - Civil | Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers & Vero Beach
  • Support daily site operations alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, and Engineers.
  • Inspect materials, coordinate deliveries, and support quality and compliance.
  • Assist with schedules, RFIs, cost tracking, and project documentation.
  • Participate in safety walkthroughs and uphold OHLA protocols.
  • Gain exposure to roadway construction, traffic control, and paving.
• Field Engineer Intern - Building | Miami
  • Support daily field operations on vertical building projects, including healthcare, education, and residential facilities.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors, manage deliveries, and support quality and compliance.
  • Assist with schedule updates, submittals, RFIs, and documentation.
  • Participate in safety protocols relevant to building construction environments.
  • Gain exposure to general contracting and design‑build processes.
• Estimating Intern | Miami, supporting the Southeast Region
  • Assist with bid preparation, takeoffs, and cost analysis across civil and building scopes.
  • Review drawings and specifications and organize vendor quotes.
  • Support historical cost tracking, bid summaries, and DOT/platform submissions.
  • Gain exposure to estimating software and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Eager, proactive, and ready to learn in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Organized and communicative, with strong time‑management skills.
• Interested in building a long‑term career in heavy civil, building construction, or estimating.
• Construction terminology experience is a plus but not required – we’ll teach you.

Pay

$18/hr for bachelor's students; $20/hr for master's students.

Schedule

Summer term: June 1 – August 6, 2027; Fall and Spring opportunities available on a rolling basis.