Project Engineering Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Granite Construction Incorporated is a prominent member of the S&P 400 Index. It serves as the parent company to Granite Construction Company, recognized as one of the largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers in the nation. Granite Construction operates as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce including Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. It also maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.

Job Description

This job description outlines an internship opportunity at Granite Construction, focusing on building a career within an industry-leading company. The role is designed to provide valuable experience and exposure for career and personal brand development in the heavy civil construction sector.

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

Essential Job Accountabilities
The core responsibilities for this role include:
• Communicating with jobsite Foremen and Superintendents to understand field operations and provide support.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and the local community.
• Assisting with project environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Supporting the Project Engineer with approving timecards in HeavyJob, ensuring all equipment and employees are accounted for.
• Assisting with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and logging them for cost and revenue tracking.
• Aiding the Project Engineer in generating and distributing daily cost reports (trucking, labor, equipment) to the Project Manager, Foreman, and Superintendent.
• Assisting with the completion of daily reports documenting activities of both Granite and subcontractors.
• Placing necessary orders for materials, survey requests, and locates.
• Maintaining a to-do list and diary.
• Assisting with calculations of material yields (e.g., aggregate, asphalt).
• Touring the jobsite daily with the Project Manager and/or Engineer to verify claimed quantities and stay updated on overall job progress.

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

Work Experience
• Previous construction experience is a plus, but not strictly required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Candidates are expected to possess:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands
The role requires the ability to successfully perform essential functions, which include:
• Regularly talking and hearing.
• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, and using hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• Occasionally reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving 26 to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities such as close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits at a Glance (for Interns)
Granite provides a comprehensive benefits package to its interns, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, 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 100% of the premium paid by Granite for eligible interns on the most popular plan.
• 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 401(k).
• Benefits may vary for positions outside the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range
• The provided range is $0.00 – $0.00.
• Pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education, among other factors.

Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Unsolicited resumes will be considered Granite property, and no fee will be paid for placements resulting from them. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite’s recruiting function and have a valid, fully-executed contract for service in response to a specific job opening to submit resumes.