Construction Engineering Internship

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly

Seasonal Work: Yes

Northeast Paving Benefits:

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description The Construction Internship at Northeast Paving. provides relevant field experience for construction management students.Our internship program provides a realistic view of what it's like to work in road construction through meaningful, hands-on experiences. From coordinating subcontractors and suppliers to surveying and setting control lines, our interns assume a wide variety of responsibilities during their time with Northeast Paving.

Key Duties

• Support the project management team with subcontractor and supplier coordination, material tracking, file management, document control (submittals, RFIs and change orders) and progress reporting.

• Work with field supervision to assist with project layout, setting control lines, surveying, construction drawing and trade coordination, verification of field conditions and quality control.

Qualification Requirements

General To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Students must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management.

• Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, Primavera, and SAP.

• Familiarity or a previous internship with construction industry practices is preferred.

• Must be able to understand and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

Physical Demands

• The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Construction Intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.

• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.

• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally.

• Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.

• Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.

• Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.

• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Construction Intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mix concrete.

Demonstrates Safety 1st It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Northeast Paving is a full-service paving and construction company operating throughout the northeastern United States. Our teams are capable of handling projects of almost any size and scope, from resurfacing a commercial parking area to constructing high-traffic interstates. The work we do includes roadway construction, railway and bridge construction, paving and resurfacing, utility and drainage installation, and more. Our teams successfully deliver hundreds of projects every year-safely, successfully, and to the exact specifications of our clients.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.