Field Engineer Intern - Solar

Granite Construction • El Centro, CA

8d • $25 - $25

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 is a three to four month assignment where you will assist a Project Team with the management, field construction activities and documentation of a project.

Requirements

• High School diploma required and a minimum of 2 (two) years of education from an accredited institution of higher learning such as a college or university
• Field of Study Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Self motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a team environment
• Problem solving
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 26 to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Previous construction experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Foremen and Superintendent to learn about field construction operations and to provide support.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, & the local community.
• Assist with the Project Environmental, Health, Safety requirements.
• Assist the Project Engineer with approving time cards in HeavyJob.
• Ensure all equipment and employees are accounted for on timecards.
• Assist with verifying quantities in FIS (Field Information Systems) and log quantities for cost and revenue tracking.
• Assist the Project Engineer with generating and distributing daily cost reports (trucking, labor, equipment) to the Project Manager, Foreman & Superintendent.
• Assist with the completion of daily reports documenting both Granite Construction and Subcontractor activities.
• Place necessary material orders, survey requests, locates, etc.
• Maintain a to-do list and diary.
• Assist with the calculations of yields of materials used such as concrete, aggregate base & asphalt.
• Tour jobsite daily with the Project Manager or Engineer to verify quantities claimed are correct and to stay current on overall job progress.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees