United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

Program Overview

Internships at UIG are designed to give students a complete understanding of the construction process — from the field to the office. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and safety professionals, gaining exposure to bridge and roadway construction, preconstruction, and estimating.

Our program emphasizes:

• Safety culture and technical training (OSHA 10 certification provided)
• Rotational exposure to field operations, project management, and estimating
• Mentorship and career development through guided learning and feedback
• Networking opportunities with leadership and peers across multiple projects

Current Opportunities:

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE)

Responsibilities:

A few examples of the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting project managers or field supervisors with coordination and planning
• Supporting documentation such as RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Performing quantity take-offs and participating in scheduling and estimating
• Assisting with safety inspections, toolbox talks, and compliance checks
• Participating in team meetings and site walkthroughs
• Exposure to bridge and roadway construction activities such as drilled shafts, pile driving, forming and pouring caps, beam setting, and deck pours

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Students must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
• Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, Primavera, and SAP.
• Familiarity or a previous internship with construction industry practices is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, supervisors, and fellow employees

Physical Demands:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Construction Intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Work may be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring climbing ladders, scaffolds, or stair towers
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Regular proximity to heavy equipment and moving machinery
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready-mix concrete.

Intern Benefits Include:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to training and development programs
• Appreciation events, networking opportunities and company merchandise

Please contact us at http://uig.net/main/careers or call 803-581-6000.

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER