Field Engineer Intern - Solar

Granite Construction • El Centro, CA

6d • $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. Essential Job Accountabilities 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.

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

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
• special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
• 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