Summer 2027 Project Intern

Scarsella Bros., Inc.•Puyallup, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Scarsella Bros., Inc. is hiring a Summer 2027 Project Intern for its SR 167/I-5 to SR 161 Expressway Project in Fife, Washington. The family-owned heavy-highway construction company provides an immersive learning experience on a major WSDOT project. The intern will work with shop drawings, submittals, schedules, takeoffs, pay requests, contract changes, and project documentation, gaining exposure to both field and office engineering activities. The internship is intended for a college student pursuing construction management, engineering, or a related field and is scheduled for approximately May–August or June–September.

Requirements

Be pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Be able to work full-time during the summer, approximately May–August or June–September.
Be committed to the construction industry rather than the design industry.
Be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Have working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Have strong organizational and time-management skills.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have good attention to detail and the ability to recognize discrepancies.
Have a strong work ethic, be highly motivated, and be willing to do what it takes to complete work correctly.
Be able to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide range of climates and environments.
Have reliable transportation to and from work.
Be able to begin or continue working for the company without requiring employment sponsorship now or in the future.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance; work productively and meet deadlines; communicate and interact effectively and professionally; perform work safely and effectively; and understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Be willing to work at various locations where conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

Assist with interpreting drawings and specifications.
Calculate quantities by measuring and determining the percentage of completed or installed materials and work.
Assist in preparing work plans and work packages.
Support field surveying and work layout, including elevations, control points, and compiling as-built data.
Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
Assist with solutions related to earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, 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 jobsite work groups.
Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
Assist engineers in gathering and preparing data for submittals or transmittals to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
Participate in preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, including minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
Assist with project recordkeeping and correspondence, 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 for Project Manager review.
Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines, and work overtime and weekends as required.