Acorn Engineering, Inc.

Construction Inspector Internship, Class I

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Seniority: Internship
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 21 Oct 2026

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Description

Acorn Engineering, Inc., a Maine-based, 100% employee-owned civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm, is hiring for the upcoming Construction Season (May – August). Those seeking internship experience are encouraged to apply. The Class I Inspector is assigned to a single daily operation on Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) construction projects and will support the Class III or Resident Inspector on the job. There are opportunities throughout the state of Maine and they may require overtime, overnight and/or weekend work.

Responsibilities & Duties

Specific duties may include hot mix asphalt paving ticket taker, railroad facility oversight, marine facility oversight and/or performing basic inspection of construction activities. Other tasks could include:

· Measurement and documentation of construction activities to ensure compliance with specifications

· Computation of quantities and test values

· Basic field testing

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

· No prior experience required

· Strong verbal and written communications skills

· Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions, to perform tasks independently and to produce neat and accurate reports

· Commitment to working with integrity and in an ethical manner

· Ability to maintain safe work practices in a fast-paced work environment

· Dependable and willing to work 10+ hours a day outdoors and on your feet

· A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for daily transportation

· Anyone with an interest in construction (inclusive of all majors) are encouraged to apply

Learn more about Acorn Engineering by following #acornseedtosite on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Job Type: Seasonal

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