Engineer Intern - Santa Maria

Granite Construction • Santa Barbara, CA

3d • $23 - $26

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team. General Summary This position is responsible for assisting construction engineering operations to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards. Essential Job Accountabilities Interpret design/drawings for takeoff and workforce for bidding and building construction projects. Prepare and distribute all required documentation such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor. Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials meeting specifications, delivery dates and construction schedules. Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawing and sketches to support estimating and construction work to meet changing job requirements. Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs and material pricing to ensure accurate estimates and bids. Maintain accurate records of quantities for work performed and materials installed for cost controls on construction projects.

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and be working towards a bachelor’s degree
• 0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience
• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Team player
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive

Nice To Haves

• Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, of technical training and related experience

Responsibilities

• Interpret design/drawings for takeoff and workforce for bidding and building construction projects.
• Prepare and distribute all required documentation such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.
• Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials meeting specifications, delivery dates and construction schedules.
• Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawing and sketches to support estimating and construction work to meet changing job requirements.
• Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs and material pricing to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities for work performed and materials installed for cost controls on construction projects.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more
• Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.
• access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED