Construction Field Engineer Intern- Summer 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Richmond VA, Royal Palm Beach and Orlando, Florida, with a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

As a Construction Field Engineer Intern , you will support the field operations team in the successful execution of a construction project. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in both office and field settings, exposing you to the processes, procedures, and responsibilities of a general contractor. You will work alongside superintendents, assistant superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors to learn the fundamentals of construction management. Duties to include but not limited to :

Essential Functions :

• Will be learning how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Will be learning written communication skills, including sending emails, filling out daily reports, and keeping meeting minutes
• Will be learning how to perform document control
• Will be learning the importance of and adherence to construction safety requirements, including documenting daily safety observations in the field
• Will be learning how to assist with and execute coordinated site logistics
• Will be learning through direct involvement with the project team in on site subcontractor coordination and updating weekly look-ahead schedules
• Will be learning how to actively contribute to the project quality control process, including verifying materials
• Support the team with day-to-day operations as needed

Requirements :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy :

Nichols Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state of local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.