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Summer Field Engineer Intern

OHLA USA

Built with Purpose – Delivered with Pride.

OHLA USA, Inc. (OHLA USA) merges global expertise and a 100+ year legacy with the latest innovations and a strong regional footprint to deliver North America’s most complex and challenging infrastructure and vertical construction projects. The company has more than 2,000 engineering and construction professionals from coast to coast and specializes in heavy civil construction and modernization of critical infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, rail and mass transit systems, tunnels, and water resources. Through its vertical construction affiliate, OHL provides construction management and pre-construction services to build and renovate healthcare, educational, and assisted living facilities in addition to many other important cultural, institutional, and commercial spaces.

OHLA USA, Inc. is a division of international construction company, Obrascón Huarte Lain, S.A. (OHL Group), headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The company’s U.S. operations are headquartered in New York City with regional office locations in California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In 2020, OHLA USA won $1.3 billion in new contract awards and was ranked #15 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors.

OHLA USA, Inc.in the Western region, is a top performer of heavy civil transportation and environmental projects that keep the Golden State operating safely and efficiently. One of the most prominent among its solid portfolio is the $1.4 billion I-405 Improvement project, which features the fast-tracked design and construction of 16 miles of two new roadway lanes that run north and south within the confines of Orange County, California.

OHLA USA , Inc. is seeking ten engineering interns for various projects throughout southern California in Santa Clarita, City of Industry, Van Nuys, Chino Hills, Norco, Irvine, and San Diego.

Responsibilities

The following items are possible activities for an intern under Project Manager supervision, however, based on the size of the project, he/she would only be assigned certain items from the list and the other items would be given to other engineers on the same project:

  • Cost reports
  • Cost look ahead and look backs
  • Payments, subcontractor requisitions
  • Prepare additional work orders (AWOs)
  • Negotiate AWOs
  • CPM schedule update, six week look ahead, two week look ahead
  • Submit RFIs
  • Coordinate between subcontractors and trades
  • Manage specific subcontractors and be the main contact and coordinator
  • Produce or supervise the production of shop drawings
  • Supervise and inspect field work and could be made fully responsible for specific locations within the jobsite
  • Coordinate with superintendent and provide drawings and explanations as required
  • Understand drawing details and specification requirements and relate it to the superintendent
  • Order long lead and specialty materials and also keep track should this material run out
  • Resolve technical issues with the Architect /Engineer
  • Prepare submittals for work to be performed
  • Track submittals, RFIs
  • Redline drawings for as-builts

Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled at an accredited 4-year institution pursuing a degree in civill engineering, construction management, or a related field
  • Previous internship experience in heavy civil construction preferred

OHLA USA, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHL to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes whether unsolicited or solicited shall be the property of OHLA.

OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

To apply for this job please visit careers-ohlna.icims.com.


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