Construction CPT Jobs in Washington
Construction F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Washington span project management, engineering, and design roles across a state with one of the busiest building pipelines in the country. Major contractors like Skanska, Turner Construction, and Mortenson operate significant projects here, with Seattle and the Eastside corridor driving demand for international interns in technical construction disciplines.
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Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...
We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team.
GENERAL SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting construction engineering operations to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Interpret design/drawings for takeoff and workforce for bidding and building construction projects.
- Prepare and distribute all required documentation such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.
- Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials meeting specifications, delivery dates and construction schedules.
- Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawing and sketches to support estimating and construction work to meet changing job requirements.
- Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs and material pricing to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
- Maintain accurate records of quantities for work performed and materials installed for cost controls on construction projects.
Education
Must have High School Diploma or GED and be working towards a bachelor’s degree.
FIELD OF STUDY
Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, of technical training and related experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.
- Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
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 50 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. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
- Team player.
- Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.
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: $27.00 - $28.00
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 is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...
We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team.
GENERAL SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting construction engineering operations to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Interpret design/drawings for takeoff and workforce for bidding and building construction projects.
- Prepare and distribute all required documentation such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor.
- Provide technical support and direction regarding project materials meeting specifications, delivery dates and construction schedules.
- Assist with change orders and estimates by preparing drawing and sketches to support estimating and construction work to meet changing job requirements.
- Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs and material pricing to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
- Maintain accurate records of quantities for work performed and materials installed for cost controls on construction projects.
Education
Must have High School Diploma or GED and be working towards a bachelor’s degree.
FIELD OF STUDY
Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, of technical training and related experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.
- Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
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 50 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. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
- Team player.
- Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.
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: $27.00 - $28.00
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 is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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.
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Search Construction Jobs in WashingtonConstruction CPT Sponsorship Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in Washington?
Large general contractors and engineering firms operating in Washington, including Skanska USA, Turner Construction, Kiewit, and Mortenson, have historically brought on F-1 CPT interns in technical roles. Specialty subcontractors and civil engineering firms tied to infrastructure projects along the I-405 and SR-99 corridors also participate in CPT hiring, though sponsorship availability varies by project cycle and academic partner relationships.
Which cities in Washington have the most construction F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Seattle concentrates the highest volume of construction CPT opportunities, driven by ongoing high-rise, transit, and mixed-use development. Bellevue and Redmond on the Eastside are active due to commercial and residential growth tied to the tech sector. Tacoma and Spokane offer a smaller but steady pipeline through infrastructure and public works projects, often with less competition than Seattle-based postings.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that directly apply coursework from an accredited construction management, civil engineering, or architecture program are the strongest fit for CPT authorization. Common qualifying positions include project engineer intern, site safety coordinator, BIM technician, estimating analyst, and sustainability consultant. General labor or trade-specific field roles rarely satisfy the academic relevance requirement that CPT demands, so the position description must align with your degree program.
How do I find construction F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by visa type and state, making it straightforward to identify Washington construction employers who have posted F-1 CPT-eligible roles. Because CPT requires employer coordination with your Designated School Official before work begins, it helps to start your search at least eight to ten weeks before your intended start date. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from contractors and engineering firms already familiar with the CPT process.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in Washington's construction industry?
Washington's prevailing wage laws apply to publicly funded construction projects, which can affect how employers structure internship compensation and documentation. Many large projects in Seattle fall under union agreements, so students should confirm with a prospective employer whether CPT interns are covered under those arrangements. Washington's active public infrastructure pipeline, including Sound Transit expansion, means government-contracted firms are common CPT hosts but may require additional compliance steps.