Field Engineer Spring 2023 Internship / Co-Op - Heavy Civil - Dallas, TX
Overview
The Intern will provide support to the Project Engineer and the Project Superintendent. The support goals include production tracking, operational planning, communicating, organizing, implementing, and tracking project data.
Internship Goals
- Gain understanding of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) ad Hazard Safety Observations (HSO)
- Know and apply necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PEE) for jobsite activities
- Observe and prevent safety incidents
- Conduct jobsite audits
- Learn how to interpret plans and set layouts
- Understand how to survey for quantities
- Gain knowledge in conversions and accurate surveying practice
- Assess man-hours time and materials needed for production
- Communicate and delegate work plans to field crews
- Draft and implement jobsite planning
- Understand the proper procedures to complete different aspects of a project
- Interpret plans and calculate actual quantities needed
- Understand contractual implications
- Identify jobsite tools, the safety implications of various tools, and appropriate usage of tools
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Science/Management, or related 4-year degree program
- Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications
- Moderate to high level of computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Full understanding of Construction Math concepts
- Ability to perform moderate to high level of physical activity in field-based construction environment
Webber, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Webber, LLC complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training