Engineer Intern

About the role

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team. This position is responsible for assisting construction engineering operations to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Education: Must have High School Diploma or GED and be working towards a bachelor’s degree. Field of Study Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, of technical training and related experience.

Work Experience: 0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.