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Intern Field Engineering Summer 2027


Job Location:

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Summary

This position is a part of our Project Management Team for our various jobsite locations throughout the west coast United States. Engineer Interns provide onsite engineering and technical support quality control construction management assistance land surveys and help maintain a safe working environment. Dredging or marine construction experience is preferred. Travel is extensive.

Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile-driving business supporting the early development of Seattles waterfront. Today Mansons legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment Manson supports high-profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation.

Manson Construction represents generations of people families and communities whose commitment to success safety and ingenuity aligns with our core values: Take care of people; Do the right thing; and find a better way. At Manson we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Mansons number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Field Engineer for Construction Assignments

  • Reporting of daily activities of a construction or yard operations crew
  • Cost and implementation comparison of as-built construction activities to the as-bid estimates
  • Quantity tracking
  • Formwork and falsework details
  • Coordinate with project foremen and superintendents to write work procedures for activities
  • Development of project work element plans and hazard analysis
  • Computer Aided Drafting for analysis of equipment capabilities depiction of work methods access and sequencing

Estimating Assignments

  • Quantity takeoffs
  • Reading job specific specifications and standard specifications
  • Subcontractor and supplier coordination and quote comparisons
  • Estimate cost analysis and detail entry
  • Project scheduling
  • Form and falsework detailing
  • Equipment analysis
  • Ensures compliance with Mansons Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct.
  • Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment
  • Additional duties may be assigned

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform satisfactorily the essential duties and responsibilities noted above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Currently pursuing degrees in Civil Engineering Construction Management Mechanical Engineering or related degree from a four-year nationally accredited college or university.
  • Must have a valid Drivers License and acceptable driving record
  • Experience with AutoCAD is preferred

Job Location
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Interns will work both in the office and in the field on project sites.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job for field assignments the employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions fumes airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Employee must be able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats personal floatation devices safety glasses respirators etc.). The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to grasp grip handle or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand walk use stairs ladders and step stools and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to navigate stairs ladders and gangways board work on and disembark floating vessels and structures.

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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Required Experience:

Intern