Engineering & Estimating Intern

Overview

OHLA USA is part of OHLA Group, a global infrastructure leader with more than 110 years of history and operations in 30+ countries across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. Our projects range from highways and railways to hospitals and iconic buildings that shape communities worldwide.

As an intern in our Southeast Region, you'll gain hands-on experience in civil construction, building construction, or estimating while contributing to real projects across Florida. Our internship program is designed as a pathway to a full-time career, and top-performing interns will be considered for Field Engineer opportunities after graduation.

WHY OHLA USA?

• Real Projects. Real Impact. Contribute to active civil and building projects and support bids that shape communities.
• Launch Your Career. This internship can be your path to a full-time Field Engineer role after graduation. Performance matters.
• Competitive Pay. Earn $18/hr as a bachelor's student or $20/hr as a master's student.
• Mentorship that Matters. Learn directly from experienced Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents, and Engineers.
• Safety and Standards First. Take an active role in safety culture, FDOT standards, and quality controls.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Field Engineer Intern - Civil | Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers & Vero Beach

• Support daily site operations alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, and Engineers.
• Inspect materials, coordinate deliveries, and support quality and compliance.
• Assist with schedules, RFIs, cost tracking, and project documentation.
• Participate in safety walkthroughs and uphold OHLA protocols.
• Gain exposure to roadway construction, traffic control, and paving.

Field Engineer Intern - Building | Miami

• Support daily field operations on vertical building projects, including healthcare, education, and residential facilities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors, manage deliveries, and support quality and compliance.
• Assist with schedule updates, submittals, RFIs, and documentation.
• Participate in safety protocols relevant to building construction environments.
• Gain exposure to general contracting and design-build processes.

Estimating Intern | Miami, supporting the Southeast Region

• Assist with bid preparation, takeoffs, and cost analysis across civil and building scopes.
• Review drawings and specifications and organize vendor quotes.
• Support historical cost tracking, bid summaries, and DOT/platform submissions.
• Gain exposure to estimating software and industry standards.

Qualifications

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Eager, proactive, and ready to learn in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Organized and communicative, with strong time-management skills.
• Interested in building a long-term career in heavy civil, building construction, or estimating.
• Construction terminology experience is a plus but not required - we'll teach you.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Summer: June 1 - August 6, 2027 | Fall and Spring opportunities: rolling.
• Roles: Civil Field Engineering | Building Field Engineering | Estimating.
• Locations: Miami | West Palm Beach | Fort Myers | Vero Beach.
• Pay: $18/hr (Bachelor's) | $20/hr (Master's).
• Path to Full-Time: Top-performing interns are evaluated for full-time Field Engineer roles after graduation. Seniors are encouraged to apply.
• Housing is not provided.

READY TO BUILD WHAT'S NEXT?

Apply now and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and project exposure to launch your construction career.

OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here 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 will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal Contractor