Student Intern - Segment 03

Job summary

The intern will support construction operations by coordinating inspections, testing, and survey needs while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. They will also assist in project planning, maintain accurate documentation on SharePoint, and collaborate with various project teams.

Job details

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: We are seeking a talented Student Intern to join us on Segment 03: Health & Safety: Promote a strong safety culture by participating in toolbox talks, site inspections, and safety meetings. Ensure compliance with MIP’s safety policies and Alberta OHS regulations. Quality Assurance: Support inspections and testing to ensure work meets project standards. Assist with interpreting drawings, specifications, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). Help identify and resolve deficiencies. Planning & Coordination: Participate in daily readiness reviews and weekly planning meetings. Coordinate construction activities, inspections, survey needs, and concrete placements. Maintain accurate records for progress tracking. Operational Tasks: Complete ParaDIM Daily Log for assigned operations. Coordinate and attend testing and inspections with Construction Field Coordinators, Quality Coordinators, and/or third-party agencies (e.g., concrete surface preparation, rebar inspections, formwork inspections, post-pour inspections). Manage survey needs including layout, grade checks, pre-pour and post-pour as-builts. Coordinate inspection, testing, documentation, and quality checklists as part of ITPs. Schedule and coordinate concrete placements, including pour notifications, pumps, and testers. Participate in Three-Week Look Ahead Meetings and weekly subcontractor progress meetings. Submit PO requisitions for materials and maintain accurate files on SharePoint. Conduct safety inspections and identify safety opportunities (minimum one per week). Collaborate with other MIP teams (Utilities, Civil, Facilities) to manage work interfaces Required Knowledge and Experience Currently enrolled in a university or technical college diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Experience in the construction industry is a strong asset. Class 5 DL (GDL acceptable) Excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) skills. Strong Interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team. Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task/ Service orientated. Thrive on a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines. Coordinate and attend direct and independent testing and inspections as required, in conjunction with Construction Field Coordinators, Quality Coordinators, and/or third-party agency (e.g. concrete surface preparation, rebar inspections, formwork inspections, post-pour inspections, etc.) Coordinate all survey needs as required, including layout, grade, plumbness checks, pre-pour survey checks, post-pour as-builts, etc. Coordinate inspection, testing, submittal of documentation and completion of quality checklists as part of the Inspection and Test Plans. Coordinate concrete placements as required by issuing pour notifications (minimum 48 hours notice), scheduling concrete pumps as required, scheduling concrete and concrete testers. Weekly Duties Partake in Three-Week Look Ahead Meetings with the General Superintendent and Construction Field Coordinators Submit PO Requisitions for ordering materials as required. Attend and partake in weekly Subcontractor Progress Meetings Attend Weekly Operations Meetings Safety Inspections – minimum 1 per week Safety Opportunities – minimum 1 per week Coordinate and work interfaces as required with other MIP teams, e.g. Utilities, Civil, Facilities, etc. Ensure files are kept up to date and maintain within filing system on SharePoint. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons. We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

What you’ll do

The intern will support construction operations by coordinating inspections, testing, and survey needs while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. They will also assist in project planning, maintain accurate documentation on SharePoint, and collaborate with various project teams.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university or technical college program for Civil Engineering or Construction Management. A Class 5 driver's license and strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employer paid provincial care premiums
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Tax-Free Savings Account
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Gym membership discounts

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Site Inspections · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil engineering
• Construction management
• Safety inspections
• Quality assurance
• Project planning
• Site inspections
• Drawing interpretation
• Technical documentation
• Surveying
• Concrete placement coordination
• Time management
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Multitasking
• Problem solving
• Site Inspection
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Time Off Management
• Independent Testing
• Resilience
• Rebar
• Planning
• Asset Allocation
• Construction
• Checklists
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Discounts And Allowances
• Economic Growth
• Leadership
• Imagination
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Safety Culture
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Subcontracting
• Time Management
• Test Planning
• Scheduling
• Coordinating
• Filing
• Prioritization
• Drawing Interpretation

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Segment Manager
• Civil Engineering Technician
• Civil Engineering Technicians
• Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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