Project Engineer Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Granite Construction Incorporated is a prominent organization within the S&P 400 Index. It serves as the parent company of Granite Construction Company, which is recognized as one of the nation’s largest heavy civil contractors and producers of construction materials. Granite Construction is committed to being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer for minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. The company emphasizes investing in the next generation of builders and provides opportunities for career and personal brand development.

Job Description

The job is an assistant/intern role supporting a project team within heavy civil construction.

General Summary

In this assignment, you will assist a project team with the management, field construction activities, and documentation of a heavy civil construction project.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Communicate with jobsite Foremen and Superintendent to learn about field construction operations and provide support.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and the local community.
• Assist with project environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Assist the Project Engineer with approving timecards in HeavyJob, ensuring all equipment and employees are accounted for.
• Assist with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and logging quantities for cost and revenue tracking.
• Assist the Project Engineer with generating and distributing daily cost reports (trucking, labor, equipment) to the Project Manager, Foreman & Superintendent.
• Assist with the completion of daily reports documenting both Granite and Subcontractor activities.
• Place necessary material orders, survey requests, locates, etc.
• Maintain a to-do list and diary.
• Assist with the calculations of yields of materials used such as aggregate & asphalt.
• Tour jobsite daily with the Project Manager and/or Engineer to verify claimed quantities are correct and stay current on overall job progress.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• A minimum of two years of education from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Discipline focused in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

Work Experience

• Previous construction experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

The role requires an employee to regularly talk and hear. Frequent activities include standing, walking, sitting, and using hands to operate a computer keyboard. Occasionally, the employee needs to reach with hands and arms. The job involves occasional lifting and/or moving of 26 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required are close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits At a Glance (for Interns)

Granite invests in its interns by providing access to a broad benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plans.
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• Interns can choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, with Granite paying 100% of the premium for the most popular plan for eligible interns.
• Access to Granite’s 401(k) plan, where interns are eligible for 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into their 401(k).
• Note: Benefits may vary for positions located outside the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range

• The posted range is: $0.00 – $0.00.
• Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education, among other factors.