Field Engineer Internship

Job Description

About Company

OHLA USA is a construction company dedicated to building a better, safer, and more sustainable world for future generations. They are deeply 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. This mission is made possible by their most valuable asset: their people.

OHLA USA prides itself on fostering a collaborative work environment that brings together the construction industry’s most diverse talent. They seek individuals who thrive on challenges and opportunities for growth. To learn more about OHLA USA, you can visit their website at www.ohla-usa.com.

OHLA USA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. They are also a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

About Job Description

This is an opportunity for a Field Engineer Internship with OHLA USA, located in New York, for the upcoming summer. As an intern, you will gain comprehensive learning experience in both the engineering and technical aspects of project execution, engaging in work both in the field and in the office.

Key Responsibilities:
• Work in close collaboration with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foreman, and Crews on various project deliverables.
• Process and manage material deliveries, ensuring that all received materials are thoroughly inspected for both quantity and quality, and comply with contract documents.
• Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Assist in the development and ongoing updates of the project schedule.
• Coordinate and schedule shop drawings and submittals.
• Maintain a complete and current record of all submittals, approvals, and resubmittals, including a meticulous file of letters of transmittal and transaction dates.
• Engage at a high level with the operations of the cost control system and participate in the analysis of construction costs.
• Participate in monthly forecasting of revenue and cost accruals.
• Accumulate all necessary data to prepare monthly pay estimates.
• Process and estimate change orders and requests for information (RFIs) as directed by the Project Manager.
• Strictly adhere to all OHLA USA policies and procedures, including critical safety policies.

Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of the construction industry is preferred but not strictly required.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Ability to function effectively as a team builder/player.

Additional Benefits Offered By OHLA USA:
• Valuable on-site hands-on training.
• An engaging work environment.
• And much more!

Work Environment:
The role requires the ability to freely access all points of a construction site across a wide range of climates and environments. Employees may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions is expected, and the noise level in the work environment is typically loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary Range:
The salary for this internship is between USD $20.00/Hr. and USD $23.00/Hr.