Summer Intern - Heavy Civil Engineering - Richmond, VA

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Branch is searching for an Engineering Intern to join our Summer Internship program. We are searching for rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are pursuing degrees in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management and/or a related degree. Our program is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment whereby the Intern will develop impactful skills and attributes necessary for a successful career in the construction industry.

We are looking for students with integrity because it’s not just about the work we do, but how we do it.

Assist Design-Build Coordinators with the goal of learning the process for winning and managing Design-Build Projects

Work with pursuit teams and/or project teams (including designers) to influence and advance design efforts for the project

Attend Technical Work Group meetings as well as meetings with designers/owners

Assist Design-Build Coordinators with research (specifications) and documentation

Assist Design-Build Coordinators with deliverables (meeting minutes, schedules, etc.)

Brainstorm with project teams to find solutions to construction or design issues that will improve safety, quality, and schedule, and/or reduce cost

Develop working drawings/work plans in support of project teams

• Our interns will be tasked with actual responsibilities of the Preconstruction, Project Management and/or Field Supervision team but with the training, support and mentoring necessary to cultivate their constructive development.
• Interact with subcontractors, vendors and owners.
• Participate in cost planning and scheduling, materials procurement, cost control, and quality management
• During the final stages of the program, the intern will prepare a presentation outlining their experience at Branch.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action steps.

• Currently enrolled college students interested in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management and/or a related degree.
• Courteous and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, customers and the public.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Travel is required. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is mandatory.
• Passionate and determined to make a difference.

Salary Min: $20/hr

Salary Max: $26/hr

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrating Initiative

Using Computers and Technology

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Periodic visits to job sites and offices as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week.