Intern - Field Engineer

ORION • Port Lavaca, TX

65d

About The Position

This position participates in the project management, estimating and professional training program at Orion Marine Group facilities. College level individuals in this program are exposed to and gain experience in many areas of project management and professional careers. These areas include developing bid packages, estimating project costs, selecting suppliers, procuring materials and services, reading plans and contract specifications, scheduling project work activities, interfacing with project personnel, and helping to ensure successful project completion and close out. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

Requirements

• Enrolled and have completed 1 year in a Civil Engineering, Construction Science / Construction Management or related curriculum that leads to a B.S. Degree at an accredited college or university.
• Academic coursework that has been completed in Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction Materials, Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance is desired.
• Ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business.
• Effective communicator.
• Ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in the marine construction industry is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Works at one or more of the Orion jobsites as assigned by the VP or Project Manager learning how marine construction project work is performed.
• Works as a member of the team to help to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new field projects.
• Learns the responsibilities of the different craft positions and how they coordinate to complete project work.
• Works closely with the Project Engineer or Field Engineer to understand the various responsibilities required of field supervision.
• Assists Project Engineer or Field Engineer in completing their various tasks.
• Works closely as a junior member of the Project Management group assisting in the successful completion of on-going or new projects.
• Assists in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects.
• Estimates costs to be incurred in upcoming projects accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs.
• Procures materials and services from suppliers for current projects as required by project needs.
• Reads project plans and specifications, and schedules project work activities according to plan timelines to ensure timely project completion.
• Provides interface with project team members, suppliers, customers, and others who are involved in project work.
• Learns how to work as part of a project team.
• Ensures that project team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• Maintains confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain experience in project management and professional careers.
• Exposure to various aspects of marine construction.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees