Internship​/Co-Op; Tunnel Field Engineer Summer

OBAYASHI CORPORATION is seeking a qualified Tunnel Field Engineer intern with an interest in Tunneling and/or Underground Projects in the USA.Multiple Locations Possible:
Boring, OR;
Menlo Park, CA;
Manchester, NH;
Foster City, CA.KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is expected to start in May/June 2026 and continue through August 2026, if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships.

Contribute and learn about tunneling and underground projects (TBM tunnels, SEM tunnels, micro-tunneling, shafts, mining and any other underground structure works) undertaken by Obayashi Corporation to manage self-perform activities and coordinate subcontractors’ works.

• Assist with daily field operations.
• Take direction from Project Engineers and Managers for day-to-day tasks
• Follow all safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management
• Assist with scheduling subcontractors and vendors, working with suppliers as required, facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of material.s
• Perform quality control duties.
• Maintain daily logs (written and photos) as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions
• Identify potential hazards and report them to supervisors to ensure a safe working environment.
• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities
• Performing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction
• Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate.
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.
• Travel to various job sites to gain exposure to different phases of construction.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a record of collaboration and teamwork
• Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Willingness to travel and work in outdoor environments
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to team success
• Basic understanding of construction and documentation is a plus

• Ability to walk and work on outdoor construction job sites.
• Ability to carry and/or lift up to 40 lbs.
• Have the ability to work underground
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

• $25-30/ HOUR

The expected pay range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour. Obayashi Corporation provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Obayashi Corporation has delivered quality solutions to infrastructure challenges across the globe for more than 130 years. Founded in 1892, Obayashi is the largest Japanese Contractor, consistently ranked as the fourth-largest international contractor conducting business in the United States. Obayashi has been operating and completing projects in the United States since 1979. Obayashi provides a full range of general contractor services in both public works and private sectors including: office buildings, residences, tunnels, highways, rail systems, bridges, artificial islands, airports and nuclear power plants.

Other services include urban planning and architecture, real estate and property development, environmental, and waste services. The North American Operations consolidated revenue is over $3 billion in the United States and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer Obayashi Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment…