Construction Inspection Intern

Colliers Engineering & Design • Grand Rapids, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking Construction Inspection Interns to join its Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for Summer 2027. The intern will support transportation, bridge, utility, and municipal construction projects, working with clients, contractors, local agencies, and colleagues to uphold project quality and safety and help address field challenges. The role is field-focused and provides opportunities to develop technical expertise while contributing to public infrastructure improvements.

Interns learn in a variety of settings through multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects, working alongside professionals. The Summer Internship program also offers educational opportunities, networking, career exploration, problem-solving activities, and trainings related to students’ areas of study. The company says it makes full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time, on average.

The company describes a culture intended to support personal and professional growth, with education reimbursement, an in-house resource for educational and self-enrichment courses, mentorship, wellness programming, a Women’s Organization, and philanthropic opportunities. It makes as many of these opportunities available to interns as possible.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related program.
• Reliable transportation to the office and job sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, document, and verify road and bridge construction crews’ work and daily activities to ensure compliance with contract documents and plans.
• Monitor and document work zone and traffic control operations.
• Take measurements, calculate quantities, and perform engineering-related computations.
• Operate relevant material testing equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and help resolve construction-operation challenges.
• Attend pre-construction and progress meetings.
• Assist with in-service bridge inspections and bridge project scoping.

Benefits

• Education reimbursement.
• Access to an in-house resource for educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Philanthropic opportunities.
• Educational, networking, career exploration, and study-area-specific training opportunities through the internship program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed