2025 Construction Engineer Intern (Seattle)

Division : Seattle Main

Project Location(s) : Seattle, WA 98134 USA

Minimum Years Experience : Travel Involved : 0-10% Job Type : Seasonal Job Classification : Intern Education : Degree in Progress Job Family : Construction Compensation : Intern Non-Exempt

TURNER CONSTRUCTION IS HIRING 2025 SUMMER INTERNS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TOAPPLY!

Turner Construction is the leading general builder in theUnited States performing work in market segments including Healthcare,Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office.

In the Seattlearea, we have been responsible for such iconic projects as Century Link Field,the renovation of Husky Stadium, and the historic renovation of Pike Placemarket.

You can currently see our tower cranes dotting the Seattle and Bellevueskies. Our company has earned international recognition for undertakingcomplex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, andmaking a difference for our clients, employees and community.

While we buildbuildings, our true goal is to enrich the communities where we live and work.

Turner's award winning internship program strives to combinemeaningful work as a part of a construction project team withopportunities to learn every facet of our business as a generalcontractor.

Successful applicants will interface across projects,departments, and even other business units in a series of learning and socialopportunities.

We seek to employ thought-provoking leaders who excelin a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment. We encourage eagerlearners who share our company's values of sustainable building andcreating inclusive and diverse workplaces to apply.

Position Description : Assist in day-to-day supervised activities related to the development of a construction project to build foundational knowledge in construction management, business and project financial management, project safety protocols, subcontractor relationships, quality control, and project coordination and lifecycle.

Where applicable, your assignment will support learning that applies to earning educational credits.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities : Depending on business need and location, the Intern / Co-Op will be supervised and assigned to work at an active construction project site, in a department located at a main office working in one of our many construction specialties.

• Support project team with meeting coordination, material tracking, file management, document control, and progress reporting.
• Comprehend and follow project site signage and supervisor instructions as directed.
• Provide progress reports to supervisor and be receptive to learning about construction management.
• Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to work activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with employees, customers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Participate in training, meetings, and orientation.
• Comply with safety protocols, follow safety expectations, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. Based on the assignment, the following activities may be performed (longer-term assignments may gain more in-depth experience and exposure) : Assist with project start-up activities and provide support to Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, and / or Project Manager.

Assist with collection and review of information and approvals for processing shop drawings, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs).

Assist with preparation and distribution of information for contract requirements to appropriate parties.Assist with preparation of estimates for changes in work from subcontractors.

Attend project site visits to observe and document construction field activities.Assist with preparation of and conduct correspondence and communication as directed to Architects, Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors in connection with performing their assigned trades.

Assist with communication to Trades and subcontractors to understand and track job schedules.Assist with monitoring contractor compliance with Turner’s safety program, as directed.

Assist with preparation of quantity take-offs and studies for project items using either traditional or computer-aided programs, learning and discussing details necessary to complete project.

Request and distribute subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work to assemble proposals for delivery system.

Assist with project close out preparations.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be - annualized.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness / sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

Qualifications :

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program or enrolled in a Co-op program, recommended majors include and not limited to Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and at minimum 1 year of completed education, and / or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must be 18 years of age, to work at a construction project site
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry
• Commitment to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills, in English language required
• Ability to read and comprehend written information
• Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate
• Able to work independently, with direction and supervision, and in team environment
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit;

use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to be mobile.

Performance of the required duties may require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction.

The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may occasionally travel both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances and may perform work at on-site construction work sites and / or office locations.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in an office setting.

The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.