2027 Part-Time Spring Heavy Civil Engineering Internship (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Careers•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking a part-time spring intern for its 2027 Heavy Civil Engineering Internship Program. The paid internship runs from January 4, 2027, through May 14, 2027. The intern will work onsite at an assigned project in Phoenix, Arizona, gaining hands-on experience supporting active heavy civil construction projects and field operations under the guidance of experienced construction professionals. The intern will learn how engineering principles apply to project planning, execution, quality, and safety; develop skills in interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation; and collaborate with project engineers, superintendents, project managers, and field teams. Interns receive mentorship and exposure to career paths in project engineering, construction management, and operations leadership. Each intern is assigned a professional supervisor, meets with that supervisor to establish goals and expectations, and receives a review upon completion. The supervisor may also complete paperwork required by the intern’s school or university. Interns are classified as temporary employee-owners. They are expected to follow the same policies and procedures as regular, full-time employee-owners, but are not eligible for vacation pay, holiday pay, or other benefits listed in Policy A-5.

Requirements

Be an active junior or senior college student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field.
Have a targeted graduation date between August 2027 and December 2028.
Be able to commute onsite to the assigned location.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Be able to think analytically, present ideas professionally, and work in project teams.
Be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Process submittals by reviewing, stamping, filing, and distributing them.
Send requests for information (RFIs) to architects and engineers.
Help resolve issues arising from plans and specifications.
Update and distribute construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and samples.
Participate in and assist with weekly safety meetings as requested, including preparing meeting minutes.
Lead project orientations and maintain logs.
Assist with trade contractor coordination and scheduling.
Help maintain project look-ahead schedules.
Verify that construction techniques comply with plans and specifications, raising concerns and following through until corrected.
Assist with project planning and scheduling, including early project development activities.
Participate in hands-on training with construction management software and tools.
Participate in team meetings and client interactions.
Support documentation and reporting to maintain accurate and timely project records.
Perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager or Superintendent.