SIMON | Construction Intern (Bridge)
Company: SIMON EAST
Location: North Platte
Country: USA
Type of Contract: Apprenticeship
Publication Date: Nov 17, 2025
Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction - it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com/.
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Job Summary:
Simon's internship program is designed to provide first-hand exposure to industry operations, as well as 1:1 mentorship and networking opportunities to students in order to supplement college educational programs in the areas of business, engineering, and construction management. Students in the program have the opportunity to work in various administrative and operational areas, contribute to company goals through completion of focused project work, and apply concepts learned in the classroom to business operations.(Internships are available in Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Colorado).
Under direct supervision, assists construction personnel in planning and building work by optimizing resource utilization and minimizing costs as part of the Company's internship program.
Main Responsibilities:
As part of the internship program, the construction intern will gain exposure to multiple areas of construction operations, including, but not limited to:
Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
Assist with ensuring the highest standards are achieved and maintained in terms of safety, environmental performance, quality, and efficiency; including compliance with MSHA, OSHA and EPA regulations
Assist the project team in establishing the sequential steps involved in all processes with the scope of the project, including bid processes and contract development; may attend pre-bid and planning meetings
Work closely with the project team monitoring the safety, cost and scheduling of construction projects
Assist with coordination of material purchases, deliveries, tracking and forecasting ensuring maximum utilization of company resources
Participate in activities related to development and maintenance of customer relationships
Operate heavy equipment
Perform manual and skilled labor tasks
Complete other projects as a part of the internship program requirements
Education:
Enrollment in a relevant degree program, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
Valid driver's license and clean driving history required
Skills:
Previous construction or intern experience preferred
Ability to use computers efficiently including MS Word and Excel required
Knowledge of other computer programs dealing with take-offs, bidding, etc. preferred
Physical Requirements:
Travel required; in some roles travel may be extensive and/or require overnight stays
Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
Benefits and Perks:
Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental and Vision Plans
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.
Application window anticipated to close on 010/15/2025; open until filled.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ColasUSA_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
complete any part of the application process
access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com .
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