Field/Office Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Job Description

General Summary

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John Moriarty & Associates is seeking a Summer 2027 Intern in Charlottesville, VA.

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Interns with Moriarty are responsible for assisting the project team with direction to ensure that the project is built according to plan, specification, schedule, and quality.

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The intern should be located within daily driving distance of Charlottesville, VA.

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Roles & Responsibilities:

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The intern must have the basic ability to read and interpret plans & drawings, understand the importance of jobsite safety, and be able to effectively present information. Some responsibilities include:

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• Assist field personnel in their site-specific responsibilities.
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• Assist field personnel in quality control inspections and documentation.
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• Ability to perform construction material takeoffs and make estimates for future needs.
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• Understand company / project safety plan.
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• Assist with administration of subcontractor safety training and compliance.
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• Asist with coordinating subcontractor deliverables for project execution.
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• Assist in processing submittals.
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Education:

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• Working towards a 4-year degree preferred, in Building Construction or relevant subject.
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Work Experience:

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• 0-2 years of project management experience, in Construction is preferred.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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• Adaptable team players, with strong client service skills
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• Basic understanding of construction drawings and specifications
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• Basic understanding area schedules
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• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet scheduling
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Physical Requirements:

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• This position will require moderate physical activity
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• Driving between sites, climbing stairs and ladders, walking on rough terrain, standing for extended periods of time
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Work Environment:

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• Work onsite, outdoors, in all weather conditions. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud. The employee will be regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
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The Company:

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We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the hourly range for this position in Virginia is between $25-27/hr.

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John Moriarty & Associates of Virginia participates in E-Verify for all hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States by electronically matching information provided by employees on the Form I-9 against records available to the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. More information can be found at

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