Design Engineer Intern — Construction Field Experience

Kiewit; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit invites motivated students to join our internship program in the construction field. You will participate in field engineering, planning, cost control, and material management to support multi‑discipline projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing civil engineering or construction management, willing to relocate, and ready to learn through hands‑on team experiences. This full‑time temporary internship runs in the summer across various sites.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Enrollment at listed universities and Kiewit Scholars Program membership.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities
• Performing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction
• Maintaining records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
• Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.
• Working with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials

Skills

Travel/relocation

Summer work

Site access

Initiative

Strong work ethic

Ethics and integrity

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Team player

Organization/time management

Driver's license

Education

Civil eng / construction mgmt (undergrad/grad)

Kiewit Scholars Program university enrollment

Job description

Kiewit invites motivated students to join our internship program in the construction field. You will participate in field engineering, planning, cost control, and material management to support multi‑discipline projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing civil engineering or construction management, willing to relocate, and ready to learn through hands‑on team experiences. This full‑time temporary internship runs in the summer across various sites.