Engineering Intern

Job Description

About Company

Who is OHLA USA?
OHLA USA is a company dedicated to building a better, safer, and more sustainable world for future generations. They are committed to making a positive difference within the communities they serve, recognizing that these communities rely on the safety and reliability of the structures they construct. OHLA USA believes that their people are their most valuable asset, enabling their mission.

The company fosters a collaborative work environment that attracts and cultivates the construction industry’s most diverse talent. Employees are encouraged to thrive in this setting and are presented with various challenges and opportunities for growth. To learn more, you can visit their website at www.ohla-usa.com.

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Intern (5 positions)

Year: 2025

Locations: Various projects throughout southern California, specifically in Irvine, Montebello, Manhattan Beach, and San Diego.

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a Project Manager, an Engineering Intern may be assigned specific duties from the following list, with assignments tailored to the size and needs of the project:

• Financial & Project Controls:
• Prepare cost reports.
• Conduct cost look-ahead and look-back analyses.
• Process payments and subcontractor requisitions.
• Prepare and negotiate Additional Work Orders (AWOs).
• Update CPM schedules, including six-week and two-week look-aheads.
• Communication & Coordination:
• Submit Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Coordinate between various subcontractors and trades.
• Manage specific subcontractors, serving as the main point of contact and coordinator.
• Technical & Field Support:
• Produce or supervise the production of shop drawings.
• Supervise and inspect field work, potentially assuming full responsibility for specific locations within the jobsite.
• Coordinate with the superintendent, providing necessary drawings and explanations.
• Interpret drawing details and specification requirements, and effectively communicate them to the superintendent.
• Order long-lead and specialty materials, and track their inventory.
• Resolve technical issues in collaboration with the Architect/Engineer.
• Prepare submittals for work to be performed and track both submittals and RFIs.
• Redline drawings for as-built documentation.

*Please note: This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities at any time.•
Qualifications

• Education: Must be currently enrolled at an accredited 4-year institution.
• Field of Study: Pursuing a degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience (Preferred): Previous internship experience in heavy civil construction.

Compensation
The base hourly rate offered for this position is USD $25.00 per hour. This rate is specific to the role located in California. Actual hourly rates may vary for different individuals in the same role, based on factors such as experience, education, and performance.

Work Environment (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 across wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, as well as toxic or caustic chemicals. Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions is expected. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO Message)
OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Recruitment Policy (Unsolicited Resumes)
OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an OHLA employee, whether by mail, electronically, or otherwise, will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any candidate for whom an agency has submitted an unsolicited resume will be considered to have been referred to OHLA by that agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the sole authorized representative of OHLA empowered to execute agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. For payment to be rendered, a vendor must have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any other employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall remain the property of OHLA.