Construction Intern

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Triunity Inc., a Lochner Company, provides Engineering and PM/CM solutions for our clients' complex infrastructure challenges. Our staff includes program/construction managers, electrical, communications, civil and traffic professional engineers. We strive to become the company of choice for our employees and clients by harnessing the talents and ideas of a diverse group of individuals, to become a team that enriches our greater community while valuing integrity and respect.

In November 2023, Triunity Inc. joined Lochner, a national transportation infrastructure firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients. Together, we have more resources and capabilities for delivering innovative solutions and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve.

• Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.
• Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
• Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.
• Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
• Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so Triunity Inc. becomes a long-term home for top talent.

Triunity's 16th Street Mall team is need of a summer intern for 2024! This is a great opportunity to work on a high-profile design-build project and learn the ins and outs of a large heavy civil reconstruction project from the owner's perspective.

Responsibilities:
•Read contract plans, specifications, and contract language.
•Observe and monitor field work activities to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
•Perform project closeout activities, including but not limited to punch list and substantial completion inspections and tracking.
•Checks lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard field measuring equipment.
•Observes highway work zones and traffic control setups and reports potential issues to supervisor.
•Reviews project activities with contractor's field supervision
•Documents daily work activities and pay items.
•Works under the direct supervision of a Field Project Engineer or Construction Manager. 
•Additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements: 
•Currently enrolled in an Engineering or Construction Management degree program with 2+ years completed. 
•Computer skills including but not limited to MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Bluebeam.
•Ability to work independently.
•Willingness to work weekends, nights, and swing shifts as required on assigned projects.
•Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
•Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience in the construction field.
•Working knowledge and understanding of CDOT specifications and standards.
•Ability to read road and bridge construction plans.

The salary range for this position is between $20 and $25 per hour

Benefits:  (For Full Time Employees Only)

• 401(k) 3% Match
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights. 

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo a background check. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the background check.

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