Construction Intern

Lochner•Providence, RI

12h

About The Position

About Lochner Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world. Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us Your impact: Inspects and monitors field work activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and other contract documents Checks lines, grades, dimensions and elevations using standard surveying and field measuring equipment Calculates payments due contractors for work completed. Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates. Ensures highway work zones and traffic control setups conform to contract requirements Tests and/or samples materials Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Additional responsibilities as needed

Requirements

Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of Civil Engineering coursework with a major in Civil Engineering or Civil and Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Construction Management, or a similar technical field of undergraduate work.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and follow per senior level inspector’s basic technical instructions
Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management.
Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
Strong problem solving skills.
Ability to self-motivate and work productively with minimal direction.
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Sponsorship not available for this position

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Word, Excel and Microstation are preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspects and monitors field work activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and other contract documents
Checks lines, grades, dimensions and elevations using standard surveying and field measuring equipment
Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
Ensures highway work zones and traffic control setups conform to contract requirements
Tests and/or samples materials
Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work.
Additional responsibilities as needed