Job Description

OHLA USA: Internship Program (Civil, Building, Estimating) – Southeast Region

OHLA USA, a proud part of the OHLA Group, stands as a global infrastructure leader with over 110 years of history and extensive operations in more than 30 countries across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. Our impactful projects range from critical highways and railways to essential hospitals and iconic buildings that significantly shape communities worldwide.

In the vibrant Southeast Region, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience through our comprehensive internship programs in civil, building, and estimating. You’ll contribute directly to real projects that drive progress across key locations including Miami, West Palm Beach, Vero Beach, and Fort Myers.

Our internships are meticulously designed to serve as a direct pathway to full-time careers. Top-performing interns will be strongly considered for Field Engineer roles upon successful completion of their internship and after graduation.

Why OHLA USA?

• Real Projects. Real Impact. From day one, you’ll contribute meaningfully to active civil and building projects – and support our estimating team on critical bids that shape communities.
• Launch to Career. This internship is not just work—it’s your definitive path to a full-time Field Engineer role after graduation. Performance and dedication truly matter.
• Earn What You Deserve. We offer competitive hourly rates: $18/hr for Bachelor’s students and $20/hr for Master’s students, which is above typical industry norms.
• Mentorship that Matters. Learn directly from highly experienced Project Managers, Estimators, and Superintendents. Build professional relationships that will last a lifetime.
• Safety and Standards First. Take an active and crucial role in fostering our strong safety culture, adhering strictly to FDOT standards, and implementing rigorous quality controls.

Responsibilities: What You’ll Be Doing

Field Engineer Intern – Civil (Miami, West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers)

• Support daily site operations alongside experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, and Engineers.
• Inspect incoming materials, manage critical deliveries, and ensure strict quality and compliance with project specifications.
• Update project schedules, RFIs (Requests for Information), assist with cost tracking, and maintain essential project documentation.
• Participate actively in safety walk-throughs and consistently uphold all OHLA safety protocols.
• Gain valuable exposure to key aspects of civil construction including roadway design, traffic control planning, and paving operations.

Field Engineer Intern – Building (Miami only)

• Support daily field operations on diverse vertical building projects (e.g., healthcare facilities, educational institutions, residential complexes).
• Coordinate effectively with subcontractors and vendors, manage material deliveries, and oversee quality and compliance on-site.
• Assist with schedule updates, submittals, RFIs (Requests for Information), and comprehensive project documentation.
• Participate in safety protocols specifically relevant to complex building construction environments.
• Gain exposure to fundamental general contracting and design-build processes.

Estimating Intern (Based in Miami, supporting SE region)

• Assist with thorough bid preparation, precise quantity take-offs, and detailed cost analysis across both civil and building scopes.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications meticulously, and organize vendor quotes efficiently.
• Support historical cost tracking, prepare comprehensive bid summaries, and assist with DOT/platform submissions.
• Gain hands-on exposure to industry-standard estimating software and best practices.

Qualifications: What We Look For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• An eager, proactive, and driven self-starter, ready to dive in and contribute.
• Highly organized and communicative, possessing strong time-management skills.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a long-term career in estimating, heavy civil, or building construction.
• Familiarity with construction terminology is a plus, but no stress if not – we’ll teach you!
• IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY: Incoming juniors, seniors, and spring graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Program Highlights

• Duration: Summer (6/1/2026 – 8/7/2026) / Fall (Rolling) / Spring (Rolling)
• Roles Available: Civil / Building / Estimating
• Pay: $18/hr (Bachelor’s students) | $20/hr (Master’s students)
• Locations: Miami / West Palm Beach / Fort Myers
• Path to Full-Time: Top-performing interns are evaluated for full-time Field Engineer roles post-graduation. (Seniors are highly encouraged to apply!)
• Housing: Housing is not provided.

Apply now to get your hands dirty, your skills sharpened, and your career on solid ground!

OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal Contractor