Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Granite Construction • Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

The Engineer Intern assists construction engineering operations to help ensure construction work complies with engineering standards. The role supports estimating and construction activities, including interpreting project drawings, preparing documentation, providing technical support on materials and schedules, assisting with change orders and estimates, and maintaining quantity and materials records for project cost controls.

This is a Summer 2027 internship. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be working toward a bachelor’s degree. Preferred fields include Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field. The position may involve outdoor work and work around large construction equipment, and is subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and currently working toward a bachelor’s degree.
• 0–2 years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculations manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to assume responsibility and communicate and interact effectively with others.
• Ability to work as a team player and abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Ability and willingness to work alternative shifts, including nights, weekends, and other non-standard schedules, as project and client needs require.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Compliance with drug and alcohol testing requirements, including pre-employment and random testing.

Nice To Haves

• Studies in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design drawings for takeoffs and workforce planning for bidding and construction projects.
• Prepare and distribute required documentation to a supervisor, including status reports, punch lists, sketches of completed work, and material requirement calculations.
• Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials, including compliance with specifications, delivery dates, and construction schedules.
• Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawings and sketches to support estimating and construction work as job requirements change.
• Develop job-essential data, including quantity takeoffs and material pricing, to support accurate estimates and bids.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities of work performed and materials installed for construction project cost controls.
• Comply with, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including access to two PPO plans through Anthem BlueCross; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible interns.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• Access to Granite’s 401(k) plan with a 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into the plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern