CO School of Mines Internship - Field Engineer; Summer

Position: CO School of Mines Internship - Field Engineer (Summer 2026) - 2586
Reports to:

Superintendent

FLSA:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Field Engineer Intern, you will be given the opportunity to apply your academic training in a real-world setting at any number of our project locations. The Field Engineer Intern position will assist the project's field management team in document control, change management, record keeping, scheduling, quality control, safety, and stormwater management. He/she will assist the Superintendent and field staff in maintaining building control and quality control throughout the project construction process.

The Field Engineer Intern will assist in coordination with the Superintendent and Project Management team for all material deliveries, verifying schedule of deliverables and accuracy of material deliveries.

In addition, you will support the team and set internship goals by performing any number of the following duties:

REQUIREMENTS AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

Core

Duties / Responsibilities:

* Maintain thorough understanding of contract documents, inclusive of all changes during pre-construction and construction

* Define and implement procedures for posting revisions and updates to as-built construction documents inclusive of subcontractor and field as-built red-lines

* Develop and maintain document control logs - submittals, RFI, ASI, change management, etc.

* Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.

* Thoroughly review submittals against the contract documents

* Prepare, review, and distribute RFI's. Review subcontractor RFI's in advance of sending to design team to verify question is not addressed in the contract documents

* Assist with project closeout - obtain warranties and O&M manuals required for final acceptance

* Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work

* Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets

* Maintain job files, records, and as-builts

* Develop and maintain:
Material Tracking List, Project Test/Special Inspection and Inspection Log, Concrete Placement Log, Non-Conformance Report

* Prepare meeting minutes for job coordination and subcontractor meetings. Attend and distribute minutes for both OAC meetings and subcontractor coordination

* Collect and electronically file Superintendent's Daily Job Reports

* Collect and electronically file project progress photos weekly. Ensure photos taken by Superintendent are saved to Project Management file on JHL network

* Assist with inspection/verification of material deliveries

* Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages

* Order and schedule material deliveries as directed by Superintendent

* Work with Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Superintendent to monitor procurement schedule and prioritize submittal and procurement needs consistent with project schedule

* Assist with short interval schedule management with Scheduler, Superintendent & Project Manager input

* Create supplemental schedules for material deliveries, subcontractors, etc. and direct subcontractors to meet delivery dates & task schedules

* Assist in field work layout support including control points, horizontal and vertical control, and compilation of as-built data to design data

* Resolve field construction issues with input from Project Manager and Superintendent

* Thorough understanding of each subcontractor's obligations under their respective subcontract

* Assist with subcontractor pre-construction coordination meetings and documentation

* Develop and manage completion of punch list in conjunction with Superintendent

* Participate in job-site safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training

* Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's)

* Assist with job-site safety and storm water compliance documentation and policy implementation.

* Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience:

* Currently enrolled in an Construction Management Program

* Obtain as required - project specific and equipment operation safety training.

* Attend training for operational software as needed to stay current.

* Seek training from Superintendents and/or PMs on all…