Faculty Internship Program

The Senior Project Specialist – Faculty role provides university civil engineering or construction management instructors with hands-on exposure to major heavy civil construction projects. Over an 8–12 week engagement, the selected faculty member will join a FlatironDragados project team—gaining insight into real-world construction sequencing, cost controls, engineering processes, safety practices, quality management, and project delivery methods.

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• Participate in project engineering activities including production reviews, schedule updates, and technical discussions with engineering and construction teams.
• Observe construction operations to build understanding of field processes, risk identification, sequencing, equipment utilization, and quality requirements.
• Review shop drawings, design specifications, and project documentation to understand real-world application of classroom concepts.
• Support project staff with collecting and reviewing cost, quantity, and schedule data.
• Assist with preparing or evaluating three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Engage with project teams to understand contract requirements, safety protocols, environmental compliance, and construction quality assurance/control practices.
• Participate in the RFI process and learn how design clarifications are managed.
• Attend owner meetings, subcontractor coordination sessions, and project briefings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with estimating, operations, quality, and safety personnel to understand their roles and how they integrate into overall project delivery.
• Participate in field tours and job hazard analysis (JHA) reviews to gain exposure to real-world safety management practices.

• Current university/college instructor or professor in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management, or closely related discipline (required).
• Graduate degree in civil engineering or related field (preferred).
• Foundational understanding of civil engineering principles, with interest in heavy civil construction processes (bridges, highways, rail, water infrastructure, marine structures, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a project-based team environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in bringing industry learnings back into the classroom and curriculum.
• Ability to work on active construction sites and adapt to outdoor field conditions.
• Ability to meet project site safety requirements and participate in construction field activities.
• Valid driver’s license

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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