Design Engineer Intern - Field Construction Experience

Kiewit; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is offering a construction design engineer internship to provide hands-on experience across the construction lifecycle in the Seattle area. You will join teams supporting planning, design, procurement, and field execution, with exposure to diverse projects and safety standards.

This internship emphasizes learning through doing, collaborating with seasoned professionals, and contributing to real projects while developing technical and professional skills for a future construction career.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Safety-focused mindset and strong work ethic.
• Team player with detail-oriented approach.

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

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Safety focus

Team player

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering/ construction management or related

Kiewit Scholars Program participant; enrolled at named universities

Job description

Kiewit is offering a construction design engineer internship to provide hands-on experience across the construction lifecycle in the Seattle area. You will join teams supporting planning, design, procurement, and field execution, with exposure to diverse projects and safety standards.

This internship emphasizes learning through doing, collaborating with seasoned professionals, and contributing to real projects while developing technical and professional skills for a future construction career.