Engineering Intern - Office Based

Manson Construction Co.
Jacksonville, FL

This is an intern level position and a part of our Estimating, Production, & Project Management Team for our Jacksonville, FL office locations. Engineering Interns provide data entry of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) data, geotechnical analysis, hydrographic / land surveys, and help maintain a safe working environment. No travel is required and all work is performed at Jacksonville area offices or project sites. Engineering and/or Construction Management experience preferred but not necessary.
Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile-driving business supporting the early development of Seattle’s waterfront. Today, Manson’s 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 Manson’s number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Data entry of FOIA information
  • Geotechnical analysis (sieve analysis, Atterberg limits, specific gravity, etc.)
  • Assist estimating & production department as needed
  • Hydrographic surveying for construction management purposes
  • Development of project work element plans and JSAs
  • Coordinate project definable features of work with Manson field engineers, superintendents, foremen, craft workers, and subcontractors
  • Review designs, drawings, and engineering data prepared by Manson field engineers, consultants and vendors for conformance with project plans and specifications, and identify associated conflicts.
  • Production monitoring
  • Monitor of Manson and its subcontractors’ operations
  • Daily operations and quality control reporting
  • Project photographic records
  • General project support
  • Additional duties may be assigned
Qualifications:
  • Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or Construction Management from an accredited four-year university
  • Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required; experience with scheduling, estimating and project management software - HCSS & Primavera, preferred.
Job Location:

This position is primarily an office based role out of Manson’s Jacksonville, FL office.

Physical Demands:

Position is primarily an office position, performs work at a desk. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally 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 and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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