About the role#
The Construction Services Intern role applies academic knowledge to real-world technical challenges. You will work alongside experienced professionals to support consulting teams on various projects. This role provides hands-on learning in a professional consulting environment, where you will gain exposure to the project lifecycle, multidisciplinary collaboration, and technical consulting work. You will work under close supervision with regular guidance from experienced colleagues.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to support project planning and execution.
- Support day-to-day activities within assigned projects or functional areas.
- Participate in internal and external meetings by taking notes, tracking action items, and supporting follow-up activities.
- Perform technical or support tasks within your assigned specialty to meet project and team needs.
- Manage and deliver assignments on time.
- Perform technical and operational tasks to support evolving business needs.
- Attend and complete Intern Workshops and Intern Summer Series Sessions.
- Complete the intern capstone project assignment.
- Adapt to and execute additional assignments as needed.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
- Continued enrollment in an accredited program after the internship concludes.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- No prior professional experience is required.
- Strong interest in construction management, construction services, and project delivery is preferred.
- Coursework demonstrating an understanding of construction processes, project controls, and project delivery methods is preferred.
- Ability to review technical specifications, contractor submittals, construction schedules, and change order documentation is preferred.
- Experience organizing and maintaining project documentation, logs, reports, and records is preferred.
- Analytical skills to validate quantities, costs, and contractor performance data are preferred.
- Comfort working in both office and field settings, including site visits, is preferred.
- Familiarity with construction management, project controls, scheduling, cost tracking, or construction administration is preferred.
- Construction-related majors, minors, certificates, or concentrations are highly preferred.
- Exposure to network programming, automation, or control systems is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Troy, Michigan
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Paid: Yes
- Sponsorship: No
About Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell is an employee-owned firm based in Walnut Creek, California. Founded in 1947, the company focuses on the U.S. water and environmental sectors. It employs over 2,100 professionals across 52 locations. The firm provides engineering, construction, and consulting services to municipal, federal, and private organizations.
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