Transportation Group Intern - Engineer

Sundt • Austin, TX

3h

About The Position

Sundt is seeking students in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering and construction management who are currently enrolled at an accredited university or college. The internship offers 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 motivated to exceed expectations and interested in contributing to the company’s employee-owner culture.

The intern assists with project administration and field activities, including record keeping, shop drawings, cost control, safety inspections, surveying, testing, scheduling, inventory, subcontractor monitoring, and quantity take-offs. The role may also involve manual labor and assisting as a helper, clerk, or technician. This is a safety-sensitive position and requires compliance with safety standards and the ability to wear personal protective equipment. Duties may change and may include other assignments.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a four-year Construction Management or Engineering program.
• Be a team player, ready and willing to take on assigned challenges.
• Be eager to learn, curious, and willing to get hands-on experience.
• Be proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Be able to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards and procedures.
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent reaching and grasping, occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing, and lifting, pushing, or pulling objects; and sitting, standing, or walking for up to an entire shift.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in pursuing a construction career with a builder.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project record keeping, preparation of shop drawings, and 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, conferences, and other events; 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).
• Health coverage starting on the first day.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• 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