Civil Field Engineering Inspection Intern (Summer 27)

rsandh· Construction Inspection & Contract Administration
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📍 Salem, VA, USOTHER💰 USD 20–28

About this role

The Opportunity

Launch your career with RS&H as a Civil Field Engineering Inspection Intern. Join our Transportation Construction Management team in the Salem, VA area for Summer 2027.

 

 

As a Civil Field Engineering Inspection intern, you will collaborate with and be mentored by top engineering associates on our team while gaining hands-on experience and a better understanding of the Transportation Construction Management profession. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be a team player, and be enthusiastic, motivated, honest, and dependable. 

 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Support inspection teams with field inspections
  • Verify the dimensions of prepared and completed work
  • Collect and prepare data for evaluation
  • Perform engineering with the use of computer-assisted engineering software and equipment
  • Prepare reports for site operations activities, including materials used and completed work
  • Provide support to engineering and project management associates

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related program at an ABET-accredited university
  • Ability to work independently with general supervision as well as within a collaborative team environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Good driving record with a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist, or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods, under various outside conditions
  • Ability to reach horizontally as well as vertically for required tasks
  • Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment, including fall protection
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and shake up to 20 pounds

**Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.**

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior internship or related experience

 

The salary range for this position in Virginia is $20 to $28 per hour, plus overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for eligible hours worked. This range reflects the employer's good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location, where applicable.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

 

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

 

The Team

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984.  RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations.  By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Civil Field Engineering Inspection Intern (Summer 27) role at rsandh?
The listed salary for this Civil Field Engineering Inspection Intern (Summer 27) position at rsandh is USD 20–28. This is an OTHER role.
Where is the Civil Field Engineering Inspection Intern (Summer 27) position at rsandh located?
This Civil Field Engineering Inspection Intern (Summer 27) role at rsandh is based in Salem, VA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Civil Field Engineering Inspection Intern (Summer 27) role at rsandh full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Civil Field Engineering Inspection Intern (Summer 27) role in the Construction Inspection & Contract Administration department at rsandh.
Which team or department does the Civil Field Engineering Inspection Intern (Summer 27) at rsandh belong to?
This Civil Field Engineering Inspection Intern (Summer 27) position is part of the Construction Inspection & Contract Administration department at rsandh. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Civil Field Engineering Inspection Intern (Summer 27) job at rsandh posted?
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Civil Field Engineering Inspection Intern (Summer 27)
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