2024 Student Internship (U.S.) - Construction Field Engineer (Mechanical) Intern

Bechtel Corporation

Oct 18, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Construction & Surveying
Engineering
Houston

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program in Mechanical Engineering at an accredited college or university
Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsites
Preferred Qualifications:
Completed relevant coursework
Prior co-op or internship experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Practical work experience in a construction environment
Demonstrated teamwork skills
Fluency in multiple languages (preferably Spanish, Arabic, or French)

Responsibilities

Typical Activities:
Provide technical direction to the craft for the installation of mechanical equipment
Interpret and apply industry codes for the installation of rotating and mechanical equipment
Interface with other functions including engineering and procurement
Perform constructability reviews
Plan and package the work for the craft
Verify installed quantities
Resolve technical issues with designer of record
Manage equipment and materials, both permanent plant materials or material used for indirect construction use
Perform inspections and tests to verify quality and manage quality records
Interact with subcontractors
Implement standard work processes and procedures
Construction interns are typically responsible for:
Reviewing drawings for constructability and providing interpretation to craft and/or installation subcontractors
Monitoring construction activities to ensure quality, project schedule adherence and compliance with drawings, and specifications and codes, through regular inspections
Performing quantity takeoffs and assist with the preparation of field material requisitions
Conducting site visits for the purpose of producing daily reports of the work and/or subcontractor activities
Coordinating input to the quantity tracking and progress database used for measuring project completion
Monitoring actual cost versus budget
Preparing punch lists to track incomplete work
Attending subcontractor bid walks and assist in bid evaluation to support subcontract award
Maintaining the highest level of safety awareness and ensure all tasks are completed to the highest safety standards

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