ORION · 2 months ago
Field Engineer Intern
Federal Way, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $22/hrOrion Marine Contractors is seeking Field Engineer Interns to participate in project management and professional training programs. Interns will gain experience in various areas including bid package development, project cost estimation, and scheduling project activities.
Building MaintenanceCivil EngineeringConstructionIndustrialMarine TechnologyMarine Transportation
Responsibilities
Works at one or more of the Orion jobsites as assigned by the VP or Project Manager learning how marine construction project work is performed
Works as a member of the team to help to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new field projects
Learns the responsibilities of the different craft positions and how they coordinate to complete project work
Works closely with the Project Engineer or Field Engineer to understand the various responsibilities required of field supervision
Assists Project Engineer or Field Engineer in completing their various tasks
Works closely as a junior member of the Project Management group assisting in the successful completion of on-going or new projects
Assists in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects
Estimates costs to be incurred in upcoming projects accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs
Procures materials and services from suppliers for current projects as required by project needs
Reads project plans and specifications, and schedules project work activities according to plan timelines to ensure timely project completion
Provides interface with project team members, suppliers, customers, and others who are involved in project work
Learns how to work as part of a project team
Ensures that project team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies
Performs other related duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision
Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs
All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company
Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all our co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so
Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so
Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Individuals in this position must be enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Construction Science / Construction Management or related curriculum that leads to a B.S. Degree at an accredited college or university
The incumbent must have the ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business
The incumbent must be an effective communicator
The incumbent must have the ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization
The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation
The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required
The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel
Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise
Interns must be capable of walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another
Interns must be capable of standing, stooping kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time
Interns must be capable of climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40'-50'
Interns must be capable of working in confined spaces and at elevated heights
Interns must be capable of lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. as required
Interns must be capable of adapting to extreme temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure
Interns must be capable of remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident
Interns must be qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites
Preferred
Academic coursework that has been completed in Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction Materials, Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance is desired
Prior work experience in the marine construction industry is preferred, but not required
Company
ORION
Orion is a specialty construction company built around people, performance, and predictable excellence.
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
ORION has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$140MKey Investors
UMB Bank
2025-12-29Post Ipo Debt· $120M
2020-06-08Post Ipo Debt· $20M
2007-12-21IPO
Leadership Team
Travis Boone
President and CEO
Alison Vasquez
EVP, CFO and Treasurer
Recent News
2026-01-05
2025-12-29
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