Design Engineer Intern: Field Construction Experience

Kiewit

Oregon (WI)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 34,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Kiewit invites motivated engineering students to join our Design Engineer Intern program, gaining hands-on experience across construction design, planning, and risk mitigation. You will work within a dynamic team, developing concepts, reviewing calculations, and contributing to project success while learning company standards and tools.

This internship emphasizes growth mindset, safety, and opportunity for travel across multiple districts.

Qualifications

  • Must travel or relocate as needed.
  • Must be available full-time during the summer (May–August).
  • Pursuing undergrad/grad degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
  • Enrolled at listed universities and member of Kiewit Scholars Program.

Responsibilities

  • Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities.
  • Perform engineering tasks using standard techniques and address minor technical issues during construction.
  • Maintain records on job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
  • Plan and schedule job segments and activities.
  • Investigate problems and propose solutions or alternatives.
  • Review plans & specs to determine material requirements and pricing.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to facilitate material delivery.

Skills

Travel flexibility
Summer work availability
Civil engineering education
Kiewit Scholars Program
Site access & safety
Motivation & initiative
Work ethic
Ethics & integrity
Safety mindset
Communication skills
Team player
Organization & time management
Driver's license & transportation

Education

Civil engineering or related field
Currently enrolled in Colorado School of Mines, Iowa State, Purdue, UC-Boulder or UNL; Kiewit Scholars Program

Job description

Kiewit invites motivated engineering students to join our Design Engineer Intern program, gaining hands-on experience across construction design, planning, and risk mitigation. You will work within a dynamic team, developing concepts, reviewing calculations, and contributing to project success while learning company standards and tools.

This internship emphasizes growth mindset, safety, and opportunity for travel across multiple districts.

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