About the role#
As a Dredging Field Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience with dredging means, methods, and project management. You will work on-site to support field operations, learn hydrographic surveying, and assist with technical documentation. This is a paid, full-time internship opportunity.
What you'll do#
- Track and report daily quantities for labor and materials.
- Provide technical engineering information and interpret plans and specifications.
- Enforce quality control and coordinate inspections with consultants.
- Review shop drawings and submittals for contract compliance.
- Maintain project job costing and update project schedules.
- Assist with CAD drawings and process survey data.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an upper-division student in Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret complex instructions.
Location & details#
- Location: San Rafael, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $26 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About The Dutra Group
The Dutra Group is a heavy civil marine contractor founded in 1904. Based in San Rafael, California, the company operates as a privately held organization with 201 to 500 employees. It manages land and marine construction projects through three integrated companies. The firm specializes in dredging, bridge and pier construction, and aggregate production from its own rock quarry.
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