Construction Engineering Intern (Transportation/Heavy Highway)
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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
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Construction Engineering Intern (Transportation/Heavy Highway)
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
Posted 3 months ago
Internship
Boone, North Carolina
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
Assist CEI and NCDOT inspectors with daily construction inspection and documentation on active heavy highway projects. Monitor contractor operations to ensure compliance with project plans and maintain detailed project records.
Qualifications
You are a student pursuing a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree interested in transportation and infrastructure. You will gain hands-on experience assisting inspectors with daily construction activities, documenting contractor operations, and supporting quantity measurements on active job sites.
Must Have Skills for ATS
NCDOT procedures
concrete inspection
asphalt inspection
soils inspection
quality control practices
Job Description
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
This internship provides hands-on experience in heavy highway construction projects in partnership with NCDOT. The intern will work alongside NCDOT and CEI inspectors in the field, supporting the inspection and documentation of active construction projects. This position is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management who are interested in transportation and infrastructure projects.
Interns will gain real-world exposure to construction operations including roadway, bridge, culvert, and resurfacing projects, while developing practical skills in inspection, documentation, and project coordination.
Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Assist CEI and NCDOT inspectors with daily construction inspection activities on active job sites
- Observe and document contractor operations to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and standards
- Support the measurement and documentation of quantities for work performed
- Assist with maintaining daily reports, photo documentation, and project records
- Participate in field testing and inspection of materials such as concrete, asphalt, and soils (as applicable)
- Monitor construction activities including grading, drainage installation, paving, and structural work
- Attend project meetings and safety briefings as needed
- Learn and apply NCDOT procedures, specifications, and quality control practices
- Communicate effectively with inspectors, contractors, and project staff
- Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a safe work environment
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
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