2027 Summer Project Engineer Internship

Granite Construction • Vancouver, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer Intern assists construction engineering operations to ensure construction work complies with engineering standards. This recruitment is for internship positions in Vancouver, Washington, and The Dalles, Oregon. The role supports estimating, bidding, construction planning, documentation, material coordination, and cost controls. Work may be subject to outside conditions and take place around large construction equipment, requiring attention to safety.

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.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive.
• Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Safety awareness when working outside and around large construction equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Interpret designs and drawings to support takeoffs and workforce planning for bids 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 concerning project materials, 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 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 and support corporate safety initiatives.
• Abide by the company's Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• Access to two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross; for eligible interns, Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan.
• Access to Granite's 401(k) plan with a 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern