What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern position at United Infrastructure Group?
United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 100 year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.
Internships are a great first step to build a long-term career because of the diverse exposure our program offers each participant. As an intern at United Infrastructure Group, you'll build real world experience into your education and create a steppingstone for future opportunities. Come work side by side with the industry's best, gain hands-on experience, and expand your construction knowledge. Outside of construction basics, our team will customize a program that addresses your strengths and helps springboard your career.
Current Opportunities
A few examples of the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Construction Intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Construction Intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Internships are a great first step to build a long-term career because of the diverse exposure our program offers each participant. As an intern at United Infrastructure Group, you'll build real world experience into your education and create a steppingstone for future opportunities. Come work side by side with the industry's best, gain hands-on experience, and expand your construction knowledge. Outside of construction basics, our team will customize a program that addresses your strengths and helps springboard your career.
Current Opportunities
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE)
A few examples of the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Assisting project manager or field supervision staff with project coordination
- Writing RFIs, submittals, and assisting in change orders
- Soliciting bidders and coordinate subcontractor activity
- Scheduling of various contracts and materials
- Document control
- Safety management
- Quantity take-offs
- Participation in team meetings
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Students must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
- Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, Primavera, and SAP.
- Familiarity or a previous internship with construction industry practices is preferred.
- Must be able to understand and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Construction Intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
- Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
- Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally.
- Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
- Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.
- Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
- Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Construction Intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
- Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
- Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready-mix concrete.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Access to training and development programs
- Appreciation events, networking opportunities and company merchandise
