Civil Field & Office Engineer Intern (Summer)

Kiewit Corporation; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is offering an Engineer Intern opportunity in the Eastern District’s Summer 2026 Intern Program. The internship focuses on hands‑on construction management tasks, field engineering, planning, cost control, scheduling, and coordination with suppliers.

Interns will gain exposure to heavy civil projects in transportation, bridge and tunneling work with relocation to meet project needs. This role emphasizes safety, ethics, and strong teamwork, with potential for travel across the Great Lakes,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil, electrical engineering, construction management or a related field.
• Available to work full‑time during the summer (May–August).
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• Ability to access all construction site environments.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and initiative.
• Commitment to ethics, integrity and safety.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player who can work independently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Other common names for this role: Office Engineer Intern, Office Intern, Field Intern.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, planning, cost control, scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement and supervision of field activities.
• Assist with planning and supervision of field activities.
• Maintain records of job progress and costs.
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing.
• Coordinate with suppliers to facilitate delivery of materials.
• Support safety and quality control on job sites.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Detail‑oriented

Safety awareness

Ethics & integrity

Education

Civil / Electrical / Construction mgmt degree

Job description

Kiewit is offering an Engineer Intern opportunity in the Eastern District’s Summer 2026 Intern Program. The internship focuses on hands‑on construction management tasks, field engineering, planning, cost control, scheduling, and coordination with suppliers.

Interns will gain exposure to heavy civil projects in transportation, bridge and tunneling work with relocation to meet project needs. This role emphasizes safety, ethics, and strong teamwork, with potential for travel across the Great Lakes,