2026 Engineer Intern - AZ

Granite Construction

The Role

Overview

Assist construction engineering ops with takeoffs, documentation, estimates, and field support.

Key Responsibilities

  • documentation
  • quantity takeoff
  • material pricing
  • change orders
  • cost control
  • safety compliance

Tasks

-Prepare and distribute all required documentation such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor. -Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs and material pricing to ensure accurate estimates and bids. -Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawing and sketches to support estimating and construction work to meet changing job requirements. -Interpret design/drawings for takeoff and workforce for bidding and building construction projects. -Maintain accurate records of quantities for work performed and materials installed for cost controls on construction projects. -Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. -Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials meeting specifications, delivery dates and construction schedules.

Requirements

  • high school
  • driver's license
  • ms office
  • civil engineering
  • trigonometry
  • communication

What You Bring

-Must have High School Diploma or GED and be working towards a bachelor’s degree. -Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others. -Valid driver’s license and ability to drive -0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience. -Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, of technical training and related experience. -Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator. -Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) -Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis

The Company

About Granite Construction

-Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure. -Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure. -Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities. -Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion. -Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry. -Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience. -Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Industrial

Federal Contracting

Aggregates

Asphalt

Asphalt Paving

Utility-Scale Solar

Water Infrastructure

Mineral Exploration

Earthwork

Locks

Dams

Levees

Waterway Protection

Tactical and Military Facilities

Airfield Runway Paving