Civil Engineer Intern (Field/Office) – SoCal District

Kiewit; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit's Field/Office Engineer Internship in the Southern California District offers hands-on learning in construction management. Based in Costa Mesa, CA, you will support field activities, planning, scheduling, cost control and procurement while collaborating with project teams.

The role requires enrollment in civil engineering or construction management, willingness to travel/relocate, and availability May–August. Strong work ethic, safety focus and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (May–August).
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in varying climates and environments.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Strong work ethic with initiative and safety focus.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player capable of independent work to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling.
• Quantity tracking and material procurement.
• Contract administration and supervision of field activities.
• Maintaining records of job progress and costs.

Skills

Travel/relocation willingness

Summer availability

Civil engineering/related degree

Strong communication

Team player with initiative

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Kiewit's Field/Office Engineer Internship in the Southern California District offers hands-on learning in construction management. Based in Costa Mesa, CA, you will support field activities, planning, scheduling, cost control and procurement while collaborating with project teams.

The role requires enrollment in civil engineering or construction management, willingness to travel/relocate, and availability May–August. Strong work ethic, safety focus and clear communication are essential.