Spring 2026 Engineer Intern/Co-op - Underground Construction & Tunneling

Traylor Bros., Inc.

Spring 2026 Engineer Intern/Co-op - Underground Construction & Tunneling

Ellicott City, MD +1 location
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Our Program:

    Our co-op and intern program offers eligible college students an opportunity to alternate sessions of work and school with the added benefit of graduating with relevant work experience. Working in a variety of locations throughout the U.S. allows exposure to diverse work groups while providing invaluable leadership experience.

    If relocation is required, it will be paid for by Traylor Bros. Interns may be assigned to any of our active projects or offices nationwide. This is opportunity is full-time requiring 40+ hours per week. This can be an internship or co-op position, depending on the university requirements of the student. This opportunity flexible on start and end dates.

    This position provides a variety of hands on experience and training needed to become an effective, well-rounded Civil Construction Engineer by exposure to both technical and administrative duties.

    Open opportunities in for Underground Interns: Nationwide

    Typical responsibilities require applying critical engineering and management thinking which includes: estimating, design, scheduling, compliance review, procurement, surveying, production tracking, change order preparation, material testing and analysis, and cost report management. We are seeking professionals who are committed to safety, quality, and productivity.

    THIS IS IN PERSON, ONSITE AT A JOB SITE INTERNSHIP! THIS IS NOT REMOTE!

    Responsibilities Include:

    • Apply critical engineering and management thinking
    • Assist in development and implementation of safety plans
    • Conduct site audits and material testing and analysis
    • Perform inventory checks, daily field engineering tests, and cost analyses
    • Complete change order preparations and production tracking
    • Assist with drawings (method/field) estimating, scheduling, and surveying
    • Support with procurement and quality assurance reviews
    • Maintaining files and records, copying, and scanning
    • Process charts/graphs, designs, and proposals
    • Assume additional responsibilities as directed

    Skills & Qualifications:

    • Candidate must be currently enrolled in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management, or other related program at the time of their internship, as well as having completed their sophomore year
    • Candidates should possess leadership potential, be problem-solvers, and be able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
    • AutoCAD experience preferred

    Physical Requirements:

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel objects, tools, or manipulate controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and construction equipment; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock where employee must utilize the proper personal protective equipment and/or other safeguards for their protection. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

    EEO Statement

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Required Skills

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

    Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong customer orientation with excellent interpersonal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills. Proficient with Word and Excel, and working knowledge of computer operating system.

    Core Competencies

    • Job Knowledge
    • Work Quality / Work Quantity
    • Customer Focus
    • Initiative / Decision Making / Judgement
    • Communication / Active Listening
    • Accountability / Integrity
    • Interpersonal Skills / Team Oriented / Collaboration
    • Emotional Stability / Adaptability
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Organization / Time Management
    • Creativity

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Work performed in an office environment within a store. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopies and fax machines. Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment. Frequently needs to stand, sit on a stool (counter height), and climb on and off the stool when assisting guests at the counter. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

    Education/Certification/Licensure

    High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.

    Experience

    A minimum of two (2) years of customer service or retail experience

  • Locations
    Sunnyvale, CA • Ellicott City, MD