Granite Construction is a U.S.-based construction and infrastructure company combining general contracting, construction management, and construction materials production. Its work spans transportation, mining, power, tunneling, federal contracting, and water infrastructure, with teams delivering projects designed to support the communities where people live and work. For job seekers exploring construction, engineering, project management, and infrastructure careers, Granite’s profile reflects a long-standing focus on safety, integrity, quality, and collaborative partnerships.
Summer Civil Engineering Intern in Everett, WA
Support Granite Construction’s heavy civil projects through estimating, quantity takeoffs, documentation, and cost-control work.
Description
- Support construction engineering activities and help verify that field operations follow applicable engineering standards
- Review plans and drawings to complete takeoffs and support workforce planning for bids and construction projects
- Create and circulate status reports, punch lists, as-built sketches, and material quantity calculations
- Offer technical guidance on project materials, delivery timing, and construction schedules
- Support change orders and estimates by producing drawings and sketches
- Prepare quantity takeoffs and material pricing for reliable estimates and bids
- Track work quantities and installed materials accurately for project cost control
Requirements
- Hold a high school diploma or GED and be pursuing a bachelor’s degree
- Preferred area of study: civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related discipline
- Have 0–2 years of experience in construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or a comparable area
- Use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, proficiently
- Perform trigonometric calculations manually or with a calculator
- Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and communicate effectively with others
- Follow the company’s corporate safety initiatives
- Observe the company’s Code of Conduct in daily work
- Have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive
- Meet pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing requirements
- Occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Work safely around large construction equipment and follow required safety procedures
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability insurance coverage
- Flexible spending plans
- Specialized musculoskeletal health programs
- Mental wellness programs
- Two PPO medical plan options through Anthem BlueCross
- Granite pays 100% of the premium for eligible interns enrolled in the most popular PPO plan
- Granite 401(k) plan
- Granite matches 100% of the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into the 401(k) plan