Building Group Intern - Engineer

Sundt

Posted 10 days ago

Internship

Irvine, California

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will assist with project documentation, cost control, and safety inspections while supporting site operations and vendor coordination. They will also participate in bid openings, site tours, and various technical tasks to support the construction management team.

Sundt is seeking motivated engineering (Civil, Structural, and Mechanical) and construction management students for an internship. This opportunity provides hands-on experience on diverse projects across the US, involving activities like record keeping, safety inspections, and cost control. Ideal candidates are team players, eager to learn, and interested in a construction career, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Mechanical engineering

Construction management

Project record keeping

Shop drawings

Cost control

Safety inspections

Submittal logging

Surveying

Quantity take-offs

Microsoft office suite

Inventory control

Schedule checking

Subcontractor monitoring

Job Description

Job Summary

Sundt is looking for committed engineering (Civil, Structural, and Mechanical) and construction management students within accredited Universities/colleges. The internship will provide you with unique experiences on challenging projects throughout the US while providing you the opportunity to participate in several of the activities it takes to successfully build our projects. We're looking for the future leaders of our company and those who are inspired to go beyond the expected. Come internship with one of the best places to work, as voted on by our own employees and where our people make the difference.

Key Responsibilities

1.    Assisting with project record keeping, preparing shop drawings, and assisting with cost control records.
2.    Assisting with report preparation, safety inspections, submittal logging and processing.
3.    Assisting with surveying, testing, sample collection, drawing correction and filing.
4.    Assisting with time keeping and cost control, inventory control, schedule checking, subcontractor monitoring.
5.    Attending bid openings, conferences, etc.; taking notes, making records, completing forms.
6.    Observing and reporting results of meeting and conducting site tours for visitors .
7.    Preparing quantity take-offs, calling vendors and sub-contractors for proposals.
8.    Working as a manual laborer, helper, clerk or technician assistant, etc.

Minimum Job Requirements

1.    A team player, ready and willing to take on whatever challenge is offered.
2.    Currently enrolled in a four-year Construction Management or Engineering program.
3.    Eager to learn, immensely curious, full of questions, and ready to get their hands dirty.
4.    Prefer those who have interest in a construction career for a builder.
5.    Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1.    Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2.    May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3.    May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
4.    May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
5.    Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
6.    Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
7.    Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
8.    Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
9.    Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
10.    Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.


As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list:
  • Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
  • Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
  • Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Workplace Wellness Programs
  • Mental Health Program
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee-Owner Perks
  • Educational Assistance
  • Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

Sundt

Sundt Construction, Inc. is one of the country’s most respected general contractors, currently ranked in the top 100 largest construction companies in the United States by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine. We're consistently ranked a Best Place to Work by our own employees and known nationally for our innovative approach to construction services. We've also won more Build America awards from the Associated General Contractors of America than any other general contractor. Sundt is a full-service building contractor with expertise that spans the entire lifecycle of construction. We offer Construction Management at Risk, Design-Build and Build to Suit Contracting, and can work within your preferred delivery system, including the traditional Design-Bid-Build approach. We also provide a host of services as Construction Managers and Program Managers, serving as your agent for managing the entire project development process for you, whether you have a single- or multiple-project program. Please check out our website (www.sundt.com) to browse our capabilities and review our career opportunities. We're an industry leader looking for the industry's best talent. Come find your next career opportunity with us!

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