Construction Management/Engineering Trainee

APTIM • Clark, NJ • 1h ago

Job Overview:

APTIM is seeking energetic and motivated entry level Civil Engineer to join our Construction Management team in New Jersey. APTIM provides the opportunity to apply skills gained in an academic setting to challenging projects and meaningful work assignments. They should be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, having gained a broad experience in various aspects of Construction Management focused on the transportation sector.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Support the Office Engineer with reports, calculations, estimations and inspections

Learn about Traffic Operations / MOT (MPT) for lane closures, detours and signage, coordinating constructability reviews

Coordination and stakeholder engagement with various project authorities having jurisdiction

Perform varied office engineering functions in preparing and supervising the preparation of reports, estimates, plans, and specifications

Assist with scheduling, conducting and documenting meetings

Use best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services

Conduct field activities for investigation or inspection with senior personnel

Apply knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or similar with an interest in construction management in the transportation industry.

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have experience with MS Office software

Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills

May be subject to random drug and substance abuse screening

Must be a self-starter, excel in time management, and work well under pressure

Must be available to work in various settings such as at project field site or field office trailer.

Field Work and Field Office Work: The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) trainee program allows for summer interns to work on ongoing Supervision of Construction Services contracts to learn about NJTA and transportation industry. In this role, the trainee will complete OSHA 10-Hour Construction course and completion of National Highway Institute (NHI) Plan Reading course (Course Number FHWA-NHI-134108 Plan Reading Series A-H). NICET I Certification and other future NICET certifications will be supported if continued work on NJTA projects is pursued. Summer intern trainee will participate in both field work and field office work. This may include, but is not limited to, field walks to review contractor work activities, participate in field job briefs and safety reviews. In the office, work will include processing and reviewing construction drawings, submittals, and related documentation.

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

Work that is worthy of your time and talent

Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home

Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities

A voice in making our company better

Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $25 - $29.26 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, llc is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .

Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.

Company paid and optional Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)

401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:

APTIM 401(k) Guide (https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/427b25cf-c3d5-43c1-97af-a3c3f474a136/APTIM-Corp-401(k)-Guide.pdf)

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