Engineering Intern, Civil Engineering

Position Description

At W. M. Lyles Co., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority, and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

• Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
• Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
• Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business, so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then W. M. Lyles Co. is right for you!

An internship at W. M. Lyles Co. encourages students and/or recent graduates to explore the fundamentals of construction management. Interns at W. M. Lyles Co. participate as active members of a project management team, providing assistance in estimating, field engineering, and project management.

• Review design documents, shop drawings and submittals for consistency with contract scope of work.
• Assist with job site logistics.
• Identify, define, and procure required craft and subcontractor services.
• Monitor project costs and identify areas for improvement.
• Document daily construction activities.
• Assist with preparation of CPM schedule.
• Implement project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents.
• Assist with preparation of proposals, change orders, RFI’s, and letters of intent as needed.
• Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance.
• Time card review and invoice processing.
• Maintain a good working relationship with field personnel and subcontractors.
• Committed to achieving a “Zero Accident Culture” by adhering to site safety protocols and OSHA safety standards.
• Assist with compiling contract close out documents.
• Execute additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong computer skills and familiarization with software programs to include project design, job costing, scheduling, and estimating.

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Thoroughness
• Personal Integrity

Physical Demands

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment Characteristics

Office – The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Site – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals,…