Construction Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Description

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm that values collaboration, professional growth, and employee success. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it. 

 

The Impact You’ll Have: 

As a Construction Engineering Intern you will have the ability to jump start your career by working in a variety of civil construction experiences. You will work closely with other construction engineers and project inspection staff in the field to learn and develop basic construction concepts, means and methods. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with inspection and oversight of civil engineering construction projects. 
• Verify conformance of contractors’ work with approved plans and specifications. 
• Prepare contractor pay estimates and maintain detailed records of construction. 
• Coordinate materials testing activities, perform quantity calculations, and produce project record documentation. 
• Be responsible for gathering information or documents for design purposes and performing basic survey and design calculations. 

 

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Technology, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Must have completed at least one (1) year of post-secondary education, with at least one (1) semester of education remaining. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Basic surveying and engineering calculations. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction terminology. 
• General undergraduate-level proficiency with math, surveying, construction plan reading and review, materials testing, and construction materials and techniques. 
• Strong attention to detail and safety. 
• Basic computer skills to include some of the following program types: 
• AutoCAD Civil3D 
• MicroStation 
• Microsoft Office 
• Other applicable software applications 

 

Benefits: 

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including: 

• Competitive Salary 
• Wellness Programs & Competitions 
• Flexible Schedules 
• Casual Work Environment 
• Community Involvement/Charity Events 
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Quarterly Off-Site Socials, Etc.) 

 

Who We Are: 

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it. 

We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We create a supportive workplace where everyone is empowered and given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion. 

The pay rate for this position is expected to be $20.00 – 25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. 

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.