About the role#
The Dutra Group is hiring a Field Engineer Intern to provide support to our construction staff. You will work under the supervision of a Project Manager to assist with daily operations, project documentation, and site activities. This is a paid, full-time internship based in Petaluma, California.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Project Manager with daily tasks and project coordination.
- Create, manage, and track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and samples.
- Help develop cost estimates and monitor overall project costs.
- Assist with obtaining local jurisdiction permits for various projects.
- Support the team with safety documentation, quality control management, and general purchase orders.
- Document weekly project meetings and field decisions.
- Help distribute project schedules and assist with project closeout activities.
What you'll need#
- You must be an upper division student currently enrolled in a four-year college or university.
- Your major should be in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Ecological Restoration, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Landscape Architecture, Conservation Biology, or Construction Management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- You must have experience using Excel.
- The ability to solve practical problems and interpret various types of instructions is essential.
Location & details#
- Location: Petaluma, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $26.00 per hour.
- Schedule: Full-time, rolling term.
- Note: This role requires frequent site inspections, which may involve exposure to various weather conditions and construction environments.
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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