Title:
Engineering Intern, Paving
Primary Function:
Assist Project Managers and Engineers with project related tasks including field work, communication, and data assimilation.
Reports To:
Regional Manager, Detroit
Responsibilities:
- Utilize project management system (Asana) to track project work.
- Work with project manager to prepare for site visits.
- Support project manager while conducting field inspections and evaluations (Average travel 20-30%, more during the summer.)
- Enter and manage data acquired from the field in the database.
- Review project plans and compile quantity take-offs needed to assemble project budgets.
- QA/QC review process when producing Paving reports.
- Create and support evaluation data, including:
- Create and maintain existing construction, conditions, and recommendations reports.
- Evaluate data using Condition Index and Evaluation Rating Systems.
- Support budgeting process.
- Print and assemble reports.
- Perform condition photo assimilation and analysis.
- Maintain active and archived project files.
- Support Paving online orientation.
- Maintain electronic data for production.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a college degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Experience working with database systems and excel graphs in an engineering/production manner.
- Previous experience in field inspection or quality control preferred.
- Experience with project management software preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals.
- Regular use of computer, tablet, cell phone, binoculars, and spotting scope.
- Ability to read small print, road signs, architectural drawings, etc.
- Occasional exposure to loud noises on job sites.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation such as:
- Lifting 50+ lbs. regularly, repeated bending, climbing, and kneeling.
- Ability to repeatedly climb a ladder 40 feet.
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme climates.
- Must be comfortable with heights.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Travel Percentage:
- 20-30% on average, more during the summer.
- Strong opportunities for in-person field experience assisting with project execution, data acquisition, and support through report creation and delivery.
Benefits:
- Opportunity for promotion to a full-time role within StructureTec. As a full-time employee, you would be eligible for benefits as described in the StructureTec Employee Manual.