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FLORIDA INTERNSHIPS (Summer, Spring & Fall) - Field Engineer (Civil & Building) & Estimating - MIAMI - WPB - FT MYERS

CompanyOHLA USA
LocationManagua
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will support daily site operations for Field Engineers, which includes inspecting materials, managing deliveries, ensuring quality compliance, and updating project documentation like schedules and RFIs. Estimating interns will assist with bid preparation, cost analysis across scopes, reviewing specifications, and organizing vendor quotes.
Internship Type
unavailable
Company Size
804
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
OHLA USA is a leader in the construction industry, backed by a 100-year legacy of delivering complex civil infrastructure projects worldwide. OHLA USA represents the U.S. arm of international construction company OHLA Group, headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The United States is OHLA's largest region globally in terms of revenue and volume of work. The company has more than 2,000 engineering and construction professionals across the region and specializes in the design, financing, construction and modernization of highways, bridges, rail and transit systems, hospitals, and schools. OHLA USA regional headquarters are located in College Point, New York, and has operations in six states including New York, Florida, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Maryland. Mission OHL NA's mission is to build infrastructure connecting people and businesses from coast to coast. Our dedicated employees, local and global expertise, and innovative solutions are the foundation of our success. Vision Our vision is to be North America’s preeminent construction company built with pride and passion, committed to safety, quality, innovation and excellence within the communities where we live and work. Divisions of OHLA USA include: OHLA USA Inc. Community Asphalt Judlau Contracting Inc. OHLA Building, Inc.
About the Role
Overview

OHLA USA is part of OHLA Group, a global infrastructure leader with more than 110 years of history and operations in 30+ countries across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. Our projects range from highways and railways to hospitals and iconic buildings that shape communities worldwide.

In the Southeast Region, you’ll gain hands-on experience through internships in civil, building, and estimating — contributing to real projects that drive progress across Miami, West Palm Beach, Vero Beach, and Fort Myers.

Our internships are designed to be a pathway to full-time careers. Top-performing interns will be considered for Field Engineer roles upon completion of their internship, starting after graduation.

 

WHY OHLA USA?

  • Real Projects. Real Impact. From day one, you’ll contribute to active civil and building projects — and support our estimating team on bids that shape communities.
  • Launch to Career. This internship is not just work—it’s your path to a full-time Field Engineer role after graduation. Performance matters.
  • Earn What You Deserve. $18/hr for Bachelor’s students and $20/hr for Master’s students, above industry norms.
  • Mentorship that Matters. Learn directly from experienced Project Managers, Estimators, and Superintendents. Build relationships that last.
  • Safety and Standards First. Take an active role in safety culture, FDOT standards, and quality controls.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

 

     Field Engineer Intern – Civil (Miami, WPB and Fort Myers)

  • Support daily site operations alongside Project Managers, Supers, and Engineers
  • Inspect materials, manage deliveries, and ensure quality/compliance
  • Update schedules, RFIs, cost tracking, and documentation
  • Participate in safety walk-throughs and uphold OHLA protocols
  • Gain exposure to roadway design, traffic control, and paving

 

     Field Engineer Intern – Building (Miami only)

  • Support daily field operations on vertical building projects (e.g., healthcare, education, residential facilities)
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors, manage deliveries, and oversee quality/compliance
  • Assist with schedule updates, submittals, RFIs, and documentation
  • Participate in safety protocols relevant to building construction environments
  • Gain exposure to general contracting and design-build processes

 

     Estimating Intern (based in Miami, supporting SE region)

  • Assist with bid prep, take-offs, and cost analysis across civil and building scopes
  • Review drawings/specifications and organize vendor quotes
  • Support historical cost tracking, bid summaries, and DOT/platform submissions
  • Gain exposure to estimating software and industry standards

Qualifications

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • Eager, proactive, driven—a self-starter ready to dive in
  • Organized and communicative, with strong time-management skills
  • Interested in a long-term career in estimating, heavy civil or building construction
  • Familiar with construction terminology? Great. If not, no stress—we’ll teach you.
  • IMPORTANT: Eligibility -> incoming juniors, seniors and spring graduates. 

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Duration: Summer (6/1/2026 - 8/7/2026)  /  Fall (Rolling)  /  Spring (Rolling)
  • Roles: Civil / Building / Estimating 
  • Pay: $18/hr (Bachelor’s) | $20/hr (Master’s)
  • Locations: Miami / West Palm Beach / Fort Myers
  • Path to Full-Time: Top-performing interns evaluated for full-time Field Engineer roles post-graduation. (Seniors encouraged to apply)
  • Housing not provided

  

Apply now to get your hands dirty, your skills sharpened, and your career on solid ground!

 

 

 

OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal Contractor 

Key Skills
Site Operations SupportMaterial InspectionQuality ComplianceSchedule UpdatesRFI ManagementCost TrackingDocumentationSafety ProtocolsRoadway DesignTraffic ControlPaving ExposureSubcontractor CoordinationBid PreparationTake-OffsCost AnalysisVendor Quotes
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