A century‑old marine contractor specializing in dredging, construction, tunneling, aggregates and marine services.
Marine dredging internship handling survey, planning, QC, and vessel positioning.
4 days ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
New Orleans, LA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Marine Construction
Dredging
Pile Driving
Dock Construction
Heavy Lifting
Environmental Services
Project Management
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Transportation
Heavy Civil Infrastructure
Environmental Remediation
Coastal Resiliency
Marine
Renewable Energy
Marine Pipelines
Role
Description
survey coordination
equipment maintenance
data processing
dredge planning
quality control
vessel positioning
Coordinate survey activities with the Project Engineer to meet schedule requirements
Responsible for the inventory and maintenance of survey and assigned equipment
Collect and process hydrographic and topographic survey data to be used to calculate volumes of materials removed or placed
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Dredge cut and fill planning and management
Ensure Quality Control of the dredging process
Dredge production guidance, monitoring, and reporting
Take part in project layout and file design
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Learn the fundamentals of dredge production utilizing proprietary production tools and analysis programs to aid in optimizing project performance and providing solutions to complex dredging projects
Provide accurate vessel positioning to ensure dredging operations take place within the defined permit limits, as per contract
Requirements
autocad
trimble
hypack
excel
earthwork
travel
Ability to perform earthwork volume computations
Willingness and ability to travel required
Regular, reliable attendance
Ability to work 19 days on, 9 days off
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Ability to read and comprehend project plans and specifications
Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation
Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to accurately read contract drawings
Ability to be trained to utilize current surveying equipment and techniques
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Trimble, and Hypack software preferred
Benefits
Internship opportunity for candidates with target backgrounds in Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field of study
The company traces its origins back to 1919 when it started operations with coal unloading at New York docks.
500-ton crane
Heavy-Lift Capability
The company operates a 500-ton revolving crane capable of handling massive objects, such as lifting the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
Founded by Francis and Richard B. Weeks, the company began unloading coal at New York docks with two floating cranes and rapidly grew its maritime expertise.
Over decades it expanded services—wreck removal, navigational aids installation, dredging, marine construction—and built one of North America’s largest floating fleets.
Now a standalone subsidiary of Kiewit (since January 2023), it leverages deep equipment resources and legacy partnerships dating back to the 1960s.
Typical projects span coastal protection, port infrastructure, tunnels (e.g., Spadina Subway, Euclid Tunnel), and heavy-lift salvage of aircraft and vessels.
With divisions in construction, dredging, tunneling, aggregates and marine services, it delivers turnkey solutions using cranes, dredges, barges, tugs and custom yards.
Standout feats include recovering the downed US Airways Flight 1549 hull.
Culture + Values
We care for the well-being of our people and help them grow in their ability to be successful.
We conduct our business to the highest ethical standards and take responsibility for our actions.
We commit to excellence in all we do with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
We preserve the unique culture to build a stronger organization for future generations of employees.
Environment + Sustainability
4 billion gallons
Annual sewer overflow diverted
Participates in Project Clean Lake to reduce combined sewer overflow by diverting billions of gallons annually.
10‑mile pipeline
Sediment pipeline implementation
Electric boosters used in a notable project with a significant sediment pipeline system.
Vision: Culture of environmental and social responsibility embedded in all operations.
Planet: Committed to creating healthy and resilient coastal communities with highest degree of care and protection.
Innovation: Invested in electric boosters, repowering vessels, electrifying operations, and acquiring electric hydraulic cranes.
Equipment: Fleet includes three fully‑electric E‑cranes, seven hydraulic dredges, tugboats with Tier II+, and hopper dredges with Tier IV engines to reduce NOₓ and particulate emissions.