Junior Field Representative - Internship
We are seeking a Junior Field Representative (Active-Duty Service Members Only) to join our team as part of the DoD SkillBridge Program.
This opportunity is designed for transitioning service members who want to gain hands on experience in construction inspection and field operations while leveraging their military skills. Under the immediate supervision of our construction managers and technical professionals, you will: Train in various tasks of the field observation function. Assist field representatives in observation processes and develop an understanding of construction plans. Prepare testing sites using shovels, wheelbarrows, and other tools. Assist in sampling materials and conducting soil testing (e.g., concrete and asphalt testing). Maintain diary records and perform plan readings for station location, curve information, and locating features and elevations on construction sites. Support senior inspectors in discussions of materials, contractor methods, and documentation.Eligibility: Must be an active-duty service member approved for the DoD SkillBridge Program. Strong interest in construction inspection and field operations. Ability to work outdoors and perform physical tasks. Basic math and problem solving skills. Willingness to learn technical tools and software. Team oriented with good communication skills.Your SkillBridge experience will follow a structured 13-week curriculum combining classroom and field learning:Weeks 1–2: Safety protocols, hazard assessments, and construction math fundamentals.Weeks 3–4: Plans and specifications reading; tools and equipment training (including concrete meters, slump cones, nuclear density gauges, and drone technology).Weeks 5–6: Temporary traffic control in work zones; environmental field learning and turbidity testing.Weeks 7–9: Utility construction monitoring; earthwork and field observation; asphalt pavement inspection and testing.Weeks 10–12: Concrete construction inspection; traffic signals, lighting, ITS systems; signage, striping, and ADA compliance.Week 13: Documentation and reporting responsibilities, project roles, and schedule interpretation.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway