Intern - Field Engineer

About the role

This position participates in the project management, estimating and professional training program at Orion Marine Group facilities. College‑level individuals in the program gain exposure to and experience in many areas of project management and professional careers, including developing bid packages, estimating project costs, selecting suppliers, procuring materials and services, reading plans and contract specifications, scheduling project work activities, interfacing with project personnel, and helping to ensure successful project completion and close out. The incumbent must support Orion’s guiding beliefs and core values—Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork—built upon the foundation of Integrity. The role is based in the Atlantic Region (Florida/South Carolina) and is paid on an hourly basis.

Responsibilities

• Field Assignment: Work at one or more Orion jobsites as assigned by the VP or Project Manager to learn how marine construction project work is performed; serve as a team member to help ensure successful completion of ongoing or new field projects; learn the responsibilities of different craft positions and how they coordinate; work closely with the Project Engineer or Field Engineer to understand field supervision responsibilities and assist them in completing their tasks.
• Office Assignment: Work as a junior member of the Project Management group assisting in the successful completion of ongoing or new projects; assist in developing bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects; estimate costs for upcoming projects (materials, services, labor, and other associated costs); procure materials and services from suppliers as required by project needs; read project plans and specifications and schedule work activities according to plan timelines to ensure timely completion; interface with project team members, suppliers, customers, and others involved in project work; learn to work as part of a project team; ensure team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies.
• Employee Safety and Compliance: Be responsible and accountable for personal safety and the safety of co-workers and others encountered; be authorized and obligated to stop work whenever an unsafe condition is anticipated or observed; comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures, subject to disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so; promptly report any violations of laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures, subject to disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so; perform other related administrative and technical duties as assigned (e.g., certification training, safety training, procedure review); maintain confidentiality of all confidential, proprietary, or trade‑secret information belonging to the Company.

Requirements

• Enrolled and have completed 1 year in a Civil Engineering, Construction Science/Construction Management, or related curriculum leading to a B.S. degree at an accredited college or university.
• Academic coursework completed in Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction Materials, Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance is desired.
• Prior work experience in the marine construction industry is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business.
• Effective communicator.
• Ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Observance and fulfillment of all safety responsibilities; active participation in maintaining a safe workplace.

Pay

Hourly