Summer 2027 Project Intern

POSITION OVERVIEW

Scarsella Bros., Inc. is a family owned, heavy-highway construction company headquartered in Seattle, WA. With ample opportunities for career growth and a backlog of exciting projects, Scarsella is a great place to work! As an intern at Scarsella Bros., Inc., you’ll hit the ground running and become fully immersed in the project that you’re assigned to. You can expect to spend time learning and working on shop drawings, submittals, schedules, take offs, pay requests, contract changes and project documentation. Our goal is to provide you a learning experience with opportunity for growth and immersion into the inner workings of a major WSDOT project. This is for the 2027 Summer Season; applicants must be in a college program for construction management, engineering or related field. 

LOCATION

This internship will be based in Easton, WA and will be assigned to the I-90 - Snoqualmie Pass East - Cabin Creek Interchange to West Easton Interchange (Phase 3) project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Engineering: 

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications.


• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.


• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages. 


• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data. 


• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets. 


• Assist in providing solutions related to earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities and construction operations. 


• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training. 


• Order and schedule material deliveries. 


• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite. 

Office Engineering: 

• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents. 


• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations. 


• Assist engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.


• Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested. 


• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.


• Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management. 


• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager. 


• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related


• Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August or June-September)


• Committed to the construction industry and not the design industry


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications


• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team


• Strong written and verbal communications skills


• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies


• Strong work ethic – highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right


• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team


• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment


• Reliable transportation to and from work


• Ability to begin or continue working with our company without requiring sponsorship for employment now or in the future

Other Requirements:

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  Regular, reliable attendance


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  Work productively and meet deadlines timely


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  Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.


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  Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

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  Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.


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  Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.


• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.