Summer 2027 Project Intern

Scarsella Bros., Inc. • Easton, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Scarsella Bros., Inc. is a family-owned, heavy-highway construction company headquartered in Seattle, WA. This internship offers ample opportunities for career growth and involvement in exciting projects. As an intern, you will be fully immersed in your assigned project, learning and working on shop drawings, submittals, schedules, take-offs, pay requests, contract changes, and project documentation. The goal is to provide a valuable learning experience with opportunities for growth and immersion into the workings of a major WSDOT project. This position is for the 2027 Summer Season, and applicants must be enrolled in a college program for construction management, engineering, or a related field. The internship will be based in Easton, WA, and assigned to the I-90 - Snoqualmie Pass East - Cabin Creek Interchange to West Easton Interchange (Phase 3) project.

Requirements

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related
• Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August or June-September)
• Committed to the construction industry and not the design industry
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic – highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to begin or continue working with our company without requiring sponsorship for employment now or in the future
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Perform work safely and effectively.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages.
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data.
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
• Assist in providing solutions related to earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities and construction operations.
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
• Order and schedule material deliveries.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
• Assist engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
• Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
• Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree