Job Description
Job Description
Bridging North America (BNA), a partnership of Fluor, ACS Infrastructure Canada and Aecon Group Inc., is seeking a summer intern candidate for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.
BNA was selected to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the CAD$5.7 billion (approximate US$4.4 billion) Gordie Howe International Bridge project for Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA).
When completed, the bridge will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America. The project includes a bridge and border crossing spanning the Detroit River and connecting Detroit, Michigan, U.S., and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, by linking Interstate 75 and Interstate 96 in Michigan with the new extension of Highway 401 (Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway) in Ontario. The scope also includes building new, state-of-the-art ports of entry on both the U.S. and Canadian sides of the Detroit River as well as improvements to existing infrastructure in both Michigan and Ontario.
Fluor provides innovative solutions for our clients to meet the demand for major new transportation
programs due to aging infrastructure and continuing urbanization. Our leadership and extensive experience
in design-build execution provides high-value solutions for bridges, highways, rail and transit systems, and
toll roads.
The Construction Engineering Aide (Summer Internship) is an entry level position assigned to field engineering. Its purpose is to provide clerical and basic technical support for the function, department, or project being supported. As experience is gained individual will provide support in an increased capacity with greater responsibility.
• Assist in the operation of the function, department, or project being supported
• Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
• Work under the direct supervision of a construction engineer or project engineer/manager to perform various assignments of a construction engineering nature, both technical and clerical
• Work alongside project engineering and management team to develop and present work plans and procedures to field personnel
• Receive specific and detailed instructions
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures and global standards
• Plan, organize, and carry out assignments as directed
• Work alongside project engineering and management team to review and progress schedules
• Participate in field quantity and cost tracking, review, and reporting
• Review and gain exposure to client contract and permits, contract plans, specifications, and other requirements
Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
• Currently pursuing BS in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management degree
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Preferred Qualifications
• Interest in Infrastructure / Heavy Civil Industry
• Typically has one (1) year of project experience
• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Previous internship experience
• Leadership and/or participation in extra-curricular campus activities
• Ability to speak/read multiple languages
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
Benefits
Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.