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

Austin Bridge & Road•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking a Project Intern for its 2027 Part-Time Spring Heavy Civil Engineering Internship Program. The paid, part-time internship runs from January 4, 2027, through May 14, 2027. The intern will report onsite to 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 internship offers opportunities to learn how engineering principles are applied to project planning, execution, quality, and safety; develop skills in interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation; collaborate with project engineers, superintendents, project managers, and field teams; and receive mentorship while exploring careers in project engineering, construction management, and operations leadership. Interns are assigned a supervisor, meet with that supervisor to discuss goals and expectations, and receive a review at the end of the internship. The supervisor may also complete paperwork required by the intern’s school or university. Interns are classified as temporary employee-owners and are not eligible for vacation pay, holiday pay, or other benefits listed in Policy A-5. Temporary employee-owners are expected to follow the same policies and procedures as regular, full-time employee-owners.

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; sponsorship of an employment visa is not available.

Responsibilities

Process submittals by reviewing, stamping, filing, and distributing them.
Send requests for information (RFIs) to architects and engineers.
Help resolve problems 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 writing meeting minutes.
Lead project orientation and maintain logs.
Assist with trade contractor coordination and scheduling.
Assist with maintaining project look-ahead schedules.
Verify construction techniques comply with plans and specifications, raising concerns and following through until corrected.
Assist with project planning and scheduling, including learning about early project development.
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 as assigned by the Project Manager or Superintendent.