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What You’ll Experience
Internships at UIG are designed to give students a complete understanding of the construction process—from the field to the office. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and safety professionals, gaining exposure to bridge and roadway construction, preconstruction, and estimating. Our program emphasizes safety culture and technical training (OSHA 10 provided), rotational exposure, mentorship, and networking with leadership across multiple projects.
Two intern/co-op events each rotation—one near the beginning and one at the end—for cross-cohort bonding and leadership exposure.
Rotation #1
Introduction to Construction
Summer 1
8 – 12 Weeks
- Laborer on a bridge crew (first 4 weeks)
- 1–2 weeks assisting field survey
- 3–6 weeks supporting PM/CM/PE (RFIs, CTCs, schedule support, quantity tracking)
Rotation #2
Introduction to Preconstruction & Estimating
Summer 2
8 – 12 Weeks
4–6 weeks precon/work plans (bridge deck, caps, beams, diaphragms, piling, etc.)
4–6 weeks estimating (plan reading, take-offs, intro to estimating software)
Exposure to technical construction engineering.
Complete OSHA-10
Shadow critical activities (drilled shafts, piles, forming/pouring caps, screeds, deck pours, beam setting, barrier walls) and field testing (concrete, compaction).
Rotation #3
Choose Your Path
Summer 3
8 – 12 Weeks
- Field Engineer track: Full-time FE on a project (scheduling support, RFIs/NCRs, cost coding, quantity tracking, owner meetings, material ordering).
- Technical Engineering track (UE&C): EIT-style role with construction engineering or another discipline (CAD skills; FE passed or preparing)
Responsibilities
Real Work. Real Impact.
Assist PMs/field supervisors with coordination and planning
Support RFIs, submittals, and change orders
Perform quantity take-offs; participate in scheduling and estimating
Assist with safety inspections, toolbox talks, and compliance checks
Join team meetings and site walkthroughs
Observe core bridge/roadway activities: drilled shafts, pile driving, forming/pouring caps, beam setting, deck pours.
Eligibility & Qualifications:
Enrolled in a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or Construction Management
Strong PC skills; familiarity with Excel; exposure to tools like Primavera and SAP a plus
Prior construction internship preferred
Strong communicator with a team mindset.
Physical & Work Environment Snapshot (short, safety-forward):
Indoors and outdoors in all weather; around heavy equipment and moving machinery
Comfortable with heights (up to ~60 ft) and uneven terrain; occasional lifting up to ~50 lb
Flexible hours based on project needs; exposure to typical construction materials/environments (dust, noise, oils, fuels, concrete).
Mentorship, Safety & Culture
“Safety first, then quality and schedule. From onboarding through each rotation, you’ll complete required safety courses and get real-time coaching on the job.”
Day-to-day shadowing with PM/CM/PE
Tag-along to meetings and field walks to learn planning and prep
End-of-rotation questionnaire & debrief (what went well/what didn’t) to guide your next step.
Application Process
- Submit application + resume
- Screening call
- Interview with project leadership
- Offer & onboarding (OSHA-10 scheduled)
UIG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity (EOE) / Affirmative Action (AA) employer.