Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Location
Kansas | United States
Job description
As a Construction Intern , you would assist field superintendents in every day task completion. This may include daily reports, material expediting/location, cost/progress reporting, etc. Industrial field construction with ability to work in outdoor/rugged environment. Individual contributor with no subordinates.
Internship Program Benefits:
Hands-on experience at an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company.
Learning opportunities through mentorship and co/lab trainings.
Networking opportunities with leading experts in the industry.
Preferred Skills:
Current enrollment in accredited university in Construction/Management Engineering program. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
This position will be located on a field project site . Project location is determined closer to the candidates start date. Must be willing to relocate for the summer 2024 internship program. Must have reliable transportation.
Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
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