SW Building Group Intern - Engineer

Sundt • Irving, TX

2d

About The Position

Sundt seeks committed engineering (Civil, Structural, and Mechanical) and construction management students enrolled at accredited universities or colleges. This internship provides experience on challenging projects throughout the United States and opportunities to participate in activities involved in successfully building projects. Sundt is looking for future leaders who are inspired to go beyond the expected.

Interns support project teams with record keeping, shop drawings, cost control, reporting, safety inspections, submittals, surveying, testing, schedule checks, subcontractor monitoring, and other project and site activities. Work may also include manual labor or assisting as a helper, clerk, or technician.

Sundt is a 100% employee-owned contractor. The company describes its culture as one in which employee-owners are invested in their work and focuses on building long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee-owners. The role is designated safety-sensitive. The job description may change and include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a four-year Construction Management or Engineering program.
• Be a team player and ready and willing to take on challenges.
• Be eager to learn, curious, ask questions, and be ready to get hands-on experience.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to reach above shoulder heights and below the waist frequently; occasionally stoop, kneel, or bend; occasionally climb stairs or ladders; and frequently use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
• Ability to use a telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
• Ability to interact frequently with people during a shift or workday.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull objects occasionally and sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift or workday.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in pursuing a construction career with a builder.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project record keeping, prepare shop drawings, and assist with cost control records.
• Assist with report preparation, safety inspections, and submittal logging and processing.
• Assist with surveying, testing, sample collection, drawing correction, and filing.
• Assist with time keeping, cost control, inventory control, schedule checking, and subcontractor monitoring.
• Attend bid openings and conferences; take notes, make records, and complete forms.
• Observe and report meeting results and conduct site tours for visitors.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and contact vendors and subcontractors for proposals.
• Work as a manual laborer, helper, clerk, or technician assistant, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, paid weekly.
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k).
• Industry-leading health coverage starting the first day.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace Wellness Programs.
• Mental Health Program.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Employee-Owner Perks.
• Educational Assistance.
• Sundt Foundation charitable employee-owner program.
• Training focused on personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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