About the role#
GPI is looking for Construction Inspection interns to join our teams in Buffalo and Rochester for the summer of 2027. This full-time, paid internship provides hands-on experience with public infrastructure projects. You will work alongside experienced professionals at a multi-discipline engineering firm, gaining insight into the construction inspection process.
What you'll do#
- Monitor on-site construction activities to represent GPI and the client.
- Observe work performance to ensure it aligns with approved contract documents, plans, and specifications.
- Prepare detailed daily reports to document site progress and activities.
- Provide site support for engineering subcontractors.
- Identify and report potential contract changes or project issues.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering program.
- Ability to read and understand contract documents, plans, specifications, shop drawings, and material specifications.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical operations, electrical systems, and process control.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
- Strong communication skills to interact with project personnel and contractors.
- Ability to stand for 3 to 8 hours daily and traverse uneven construction site ground.
- Capability to lift and move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Commitment to wearing required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety vests, boots, and goggles.
- A valid driver's license and a clean motor vehicle report.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English instructions and plans.
Location & details#
- Locations: Buffalo, NY and Rochester, NY.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. is an engineering consulting firm founded in 1966. Based in Melville, New York, the company employs over 1,400 people. It specializes in the design and construction of transportation infrastructure and building projects. The firm serves government agencies, private organizations, and developers. It has operated as a 100 percent employee-owned company since 2002.
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