Internship: Heavy Civil Field Engineering

Modern Railway Systems is a full-service contractor passionate about public infrastructure. They are seeking a Field Engineer Intern to assist field engineers and project management staff in ensuring projects progress on time and on budget.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with other Field Engineers (and independently) directing and planning the efforts of others and maintain accountability for work accuracy and completeness
• Train individuals on work processes and technical requirements as required
• Maintain records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc
• May assist in detailed planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
• Investigate problems and/or reported incidents; identify and recommend solutions/alternates as appropriate
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc
• Work with suppliers as required by facilitating the handling and expediting the delivery of materials
• Aid in estimating projects as required to include quantity take-offs
• Assist with Submittals, RFIs and Change Orders
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Pursuit of Bachelors of Civil Engineering, Construction Management Degree or equivalent from four-year college
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Able to write presentations and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; ability to make effective and persuasive arguments and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors; ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases
• Ability to use computer assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of calculus, modern algebra, and statistical theory
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables