Field/Project Operations Internship- Heavy Civil Infrastructure Summer 2027 - VA

We are looking for Summer 2027 Interns!

Fay, S&B USA Construction builds complex infrastructure across the Mid-Atlantic such as major bridges, tunnels, highways, and P3 programs that demand technical depth and strong field leadership. Safety, quality, and schedule are not checkboxes here — they are the standard we hold ourselves to on every project, every day. Whether you are early in your career looking for the kind of project exposure that accelerates growth, or a seasoned professional ready to lead work at the highest level, you will find both here. We invest in the people who build with us, and the projects we take on reflect that commitment.

We provide our intern students with the chance to learn various aspects of the construction process. Our interns are assigned meaningful duties, which help advance the efforts of the company and give the students a broad introduction to the field of Civil Engineering.

Field/ Project Operations Intern

General Operations:

• Assist in material orders with permanent and temporary suppliers
• Assist in coordination between Fay and subcontractors
• Observe and understand different types of work within Fay’s self-performing activities
• Attend third party, internal Fay and external owner meetings

Safety:

• Attend safety and operations meetings
• Fill out diary with descriptions
• Observe monthly audits with safety personnel
• Perform Eyes on Safety submissions

Schedule:

• Attend look ahead meetings with the project staff and be able to compile/analyze a 3 week look ahead schedule
• Observe P6 scheduling
• Understand project milestones and phasing

Technical:

• Ability to understand plans, cross section and other technical documents for the project
• Perform quantity takeoff from plan sets for upcoming work and for temporary materials (formwork, rigging, etc)
• Utilize BlueBeam, AutoCAD, Site IQ/Drone programs to be able to assist in providing work plan packages to project staff
• Shadow surveyor and understand GPS/robotics setups of earth, roadway and structure control
• Shadow material testing concrete, embankment compaction, etc.

Costs:

• Receive daily or weekly reports of cost/manhour data and be able to understand cost codes
• Observe cost review and cost control meetings
• Put together force account / cost justification packages for extra work

Qualifications Include:

• Completion of one year in a Civil Engineering, General Engineering or Construction Management degree program
• Excellent Computer and Communication skills

Core Values:

• Work Safely: Safety is our Culture
• Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value
• Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients
• Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust
• Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

Many of our intern students go on to become full-time employees with us upon graduation!

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity) national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact recruiting@shikunusa.com or 412-471-4200 ext. 1032.

Agency Policy: Please refer to our Agency Policy and disclaimer statement regarding resume submissions. https://www.shikunusa.com/notice-to-staffing-agencies

#LI-LK1