Design Engineer Intern: Hands-On Construction Field

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit is offering a construction internship in Houston, TX, designed to give hands-on experience in construction management. You will support field engineering, planning, scheduling, cost tracking, procurement, and documentation while learning how projects are executed on site.

The program runs May through August and offers real responsibilities, travel opportunities, and a path to a full-time career. Ideal candidates are pursuing civil engineering or construction management degrees, able to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and safety; strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel/relocate as needed and work full-time during the summer (May–August).

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

Field engineering

Cost control

Project scheduling

Quantity tracking

Material procurement

Contract administration

Estimating

Safety mindset

Education

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related

Currently enrolled at Colorado School of Mines, Iowa State University, Purdue University, University of Colorado-Boulder, or University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a member of the Kiewit Scholars Program

Job description

Kiewit is offering a construction internship in Houston, TX, designed to give hands-on experience in construction management. You will support field engineering, planning, scheduling, cost tracking, procurement, and documentation while learning how projects are executed on site.

The program runs May through August and offers real responsibilities, travel opportunities, and a path to a full-time career. Ideal candidates are pursuing civil engineering or construction management degrees, able to