Project Engineer Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Granite Construction Incorporated is a prominent organization that holds a position 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, welcoming minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. It also operates as a Drug-Free Workplace. The company has a strict policy regarding staffing agencies, stating that it will not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for placements resulting from such submissions unless there is a prior, valid, and fully-executed contract for service in response to a specific job opening.

Job Description

The opportunity at Granite is presented as a valuable step for building a career and personal brand within an industry-leading company.

General Summary
This assignment involves assisting a project team with the comprehensive management, field construction activities, and documentation processes for a heavy civil construction project.

Essential Job Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

• Communicate with jobsite Foremen and Superintendents to understand field construction operations and provide necessary support.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and the local community.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with project environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Support the Project Engineer in approving timecards within HeavyJob, ensuring all equipment and employees are accurately accounted for.
• Aid in verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and logging them for cost and revenue tracking purposes.
• Assist the Project Engineer in generating and distributing daily cost reports (covering trucking, labor, and equipment) to the Project Manager, Foreman, and Superintendent.
• Contribute to the completion of daily reports, documenting activities undertaken by both Granite and Subcontractors.
• Handle the placement of necessary material orders, survey requests, locates, and other essential requisitions.
• Maintain an organized to-do list and daily diary.
• Assist with the calculations of material yields, such as aggregate and asphalt.
• Conduct daily jobsite tours with the Project Manager and/or Engineer to verify claimed quantities and stay updated on overall job progress.

Education

• A High School diploma is required.
• A minimum of two years of education from an accredited institution of higher learning is also necessary, with the discipline focused on Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

Work Experience

• Previous construction experience is considered a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands
The role requires the employee to regularly talk and hear. Frequently, the employee will stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. Occasionally, the employee must reach with hands and arms and lift and/or move items weighing between 26 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus, are essential. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Our Benefits At a Glance (For Interns)

Granite demonstrates its investment in interns by offering a comprehensive benefits package. This includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending plans. Additionally, special programs focusing on musculoskeletal health and mental wellness are provided. Interns can select from two PPO medical plans via Anthem BlueCross; for the most popular plan, Granite covers 100% of the premium for eligible interns. The company also invests in the future of its interns by providing access to Granite’s 401(k) plan, where interns are eligible for a 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into their plan. (Note: Benefits may vary for positions outside the continental United States).

Base Hourly Wage Range
The provided range is $0.00 – $0.00. Compensation may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, location, and education.