Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you’ve come to the right place!

General Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on immersive learning initiatives at Granite Construction. The intern will assist in the 3D digital capture of project or plant locations, development and implementation of immersive learning experiences, user tests with employee pilot groups, leveraging skills in graphic design, game development, coding (minimal to advanced), and other relevant areas. This role is ideal for students interested in gaming, virtual reality, and learning and development.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Assist in digital capture of real environments. 

Assist in the design and development of immersive learning experiences for employees. 

Collaborate with the Learning & Development team to create engaging and interactive training experiences. 

Utilize graphic design, game development, and coding skills to enhance learning materials. 

Conduct research on the latest trends and technologies in immersive learning. 

Support the team in various HR projects and initiatives related to learning and development. 

Participate in professional development events with other interns. 

Travel locally (and potentially other parts of the United States) to active job sites as needed. 

Education

Currently an undergraduate junior or senior enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university with a related major of Computer Science, Game Design, Graphic Design, VR/AR/XR, or related fields during the period of the internship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Currently majoring in Computer Science, Game Design, Graphic Design, or a related field at a college or university. 

Experience in graphic design, game development, or coding. 

Experience or interest in Unity3D, Unreal, Matterport, Treedis or other 3D environments 

Proficiency in multimedia formats, including print, video, and digital platforms. 

Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 

Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 

Familiarity with Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant software. 

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environmentAbility and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of ConductValid driver’s license and ability to driveAbility to travel, some overnight, as requiredWork visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including CPT/OPT

Our Benefits at a Glance:

In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

 

Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns. 

We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.

 

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range :Hourly: $23.00 $27.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. 

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.