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Washington Field Engineer Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Seattle

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar program at an accredited college or university.
  • You will assist with field evaluations, quality control, design changes, document control, scheduling, productivity analysis, and provide design support for temporary structures.

Requirements

  • Field engineer interns/co-ops are required to be currently enrolled in Engineering, Construction Management or a similar program at an accredited technical college or university.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with evaluation of field conditions and acceptance testing
  • Support quality assurance and quality control engineering materials testing
  • Apply survey knowledge to assist with project layout and checking of work to confirm work is in conformance with plans and specifications
  • Review project drawings and coordinate any design changes
  • Provide document control assistance for correspondence, submittals, design releases etc.
  • Initiate engineering design clarifications
  • Perform quantity tracking and productivity analysis for maximization of operation efficiency
  • Assist with preparing and updating project schedule and interact will all involved in scheduling decision processes
  • Respond to field for design clarification, and manage subcontractors field operations and verify contract payments
  • Provide design assistance to the project engineer for the design of temporary structures using computer aided design tools

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Washington Field Engineer Intern position?

The main focus is to provide college students majoring in Civil Engineering and Construction Management an opportunity to apply academic training and skills in a real-world setting while assisting on-site construction staff with engineering technology principles.

What type of projects will interns work on?

Interns will work on various project locations, gaining experience with plan interpretation, project specifications, cost codes, and overall construction schedules.

What qualifications are required for the Field Engineer Intern position?

Interns are required to be currently enrolled in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar program at an accredited technical college or university.

What tasks are interns expected to assist with?

Interns may assist with tasks such as evaluating field conditions, performing materials testing, applying survey knowledge, reviewing project drawings, managing document control, and providing design assistance, among others.

Is there an hourly wage for this internship?

Yes, the hourly wage for this internship ranges from USD $26.00 to USD $30.00.

Are there benefits associated with this internship?

Yes, interns may be eligible for a comprehensive compensation package, paid time off, 401(k)/RRSP, medical benefits, wellness benefits, and a tuition reimbursement program.

What type of design assistance will interns provide?

Interns will provide design assistance for temporary structures using computer-aided design tools under the guidance of the project engineer.

Is this internship open to students from other engineering disciplines?

While the internship primarily targets students majoring in Civil Engineering and Construction Management, other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on the relevance to construction and engineering technology.

What kind of work environment can interns expect?

Interns can expect a fieldwork environment working alongside experienced professionals in the construction industry, where they will contribute to teamwork and hands-on projects.

Is this internship an equal opportunity position?

Yes, this position is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer, promoting equal employment opportunities.

Transforming Infrastructure

Engineering & Construction
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1947
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

What is Flatiron? We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities. We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Flatiron builds highways and bridges; aviation, rail and transit; dams and water treatment facilities; and underground projects that fuel local economies, improve safety and enhance efficiency. Flatiron engineers harness the art and science of structural design to create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our craft employees and on-site leaders bring vital experience to each project to turn vision into reality. And our project leaders collaborate with project owners to deliver solutions that meet challenging criteria—safely—while at the same time mitigating risk for all those involved. Beyond safely delivering outstanding projects, Flatiron people demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, sustainability, our clients and partners, and the communities where we live and work. We build careers. We hire and advance the best engineers, craft workers and other professionals in our industry.