Design Engineer Intern — Field Construction & Learning

Kiewit; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit invites motivated students to join our Design Engineer Internship, gaining hands-on experience across the construction process. You will participate in design engineering activities, reviews, and planning to support field teams during a high-paced summer season.

Ideal candidates are pursuing civil engineering or related degrees, with a readiness to travel, learn, and contribute to project safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Enrolled at one of the listed universities and a Kiewit Scholars Program member.
• Willing to travel/relocate as needed and available May–August for the internship.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to work on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, estimating & supervision of field activities
• Performing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems arising during construction
• Maintaining records regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
• Investigating problems and proposing solutions/alternatives as appropriate
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing
• Working with suppliers to facilitate delivery of materials

Skills

Travel willingness

Full-time summer

Civil engineering background

Kiewit Scholars Program

Construction site access

Safety-conscious

Strong work ethic

Ethics and integrity

Communication skills

Team player

Education

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

Enrollment at Colorado School of Mines, Iowa State University, Purdue University, University of Colorado-Boulder, or University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Kiewit Scholars Program member

Job description

Kiewit invites motivated students to join our Design Engineer Internship, gaining hands-on experience across the construction process. You will participate in design engineering activities, reviews, and planning to support field teams during a high-paced summer season.

Ideal candidates are pursuing civil engineering or related degrees, with a readiness to travel, learn, and contribute to project safety and quality.