Summer 2025 Construction Inspector Internship
LJB Inc.

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Description

Gorrill Palmer is part of LJB Engineering, a national, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm with six main business lines which include: Transportation, Municipal, Land Development, Water Resources, Buildings Structure Design and Safety/Fall Protection Design and Installation. Our diverse expertise, client base and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.

We are currently seeking talented, career minded individual(s) to work as Construction Inspector(s) in Central, Southern, Western, and Eastern Maine. This is a summer intern position working on Maine Department of Transportation construction inspection assignments, beginning on or around May 15, 2025, to late August. Work may include providing inspection on roadway paving, rehabilitation and reconstruction projects. This internship is ideal for someone currently in college focused on engineering or engineering technology and looking to gain practical, hands-on experience with inspection and oversight of roadway construction projects

Pay: $18+ an hour

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR INTERN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspection duties will include basic construction inspection, measurement and documentation of construction activities, computation of quantities and checking work for compliance with specifications. Work may also include performing basic field testing and communicating the test results to your supervisor as well as collecting quantity tickets on paving projects.
• Work beyond eight hours per day/40 hours per week is typically required. Time over 40 hours a week is compensated for at time-and-a-half. Night and weekend work may also be required.
• Travel to the job site will be required. Locations of work will vary depending on the assignment.
• Ideal applicants will be in college with a focus in engineering or engineering technology with limited knowledge in the principles and practice of engineering and construction. The successful candidate should be a good communicator, have solid writing/math skills and be comfortable interacting with others on the job site, including inspectors and contractors. The successful candidate will be expected to follow directions provided by supervisors and senior staff.

DESIGN ENGINEERING ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Education:

• Seeking a college degree (2-year or 4-year) in Engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent.

Qualifications:

• Looking to gain construction inspection experience.
• Willing to work more than 40 hours per week.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to follow directions provided by supervisor.
• Valid driver's license; safe/reliable transportation

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

Key Words: Construction Inspector, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Field Inspector, Internship

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