Field Engineer Intern: Build Tomorrow's Infrastructure

Kiewit; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit's South Central District invites students to join as an Office Engineer Intern or Field Intern, gaining hands-on experience across construction management roles. This internship emphasizes learning through real-world tasks in heavy civil, transportation, and water resources projects.

Opportunities for travel and relocation align with project needs and development goals. Ideal candidates are pursuing civil engineering, construction management, or related degrees, with strong communication,

Qualifications

• Travel or relocate as needed.
• Full-time availability during summer (May–August).
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, and supervision of field activities.
• Perform engineering tasks using standard techniques and solve minor technical problems on site.
• Maintain records of job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Plan and schedule job segments to meet project milestones.
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing.
• Coordinate with suppliers to facilitate material delivery.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Safety minded

Willing to learn

Education

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

Job description

Kiewit's South Central District invites students to join as an Office Engineer Intern or Field Intern, gaining hands-on experience across construction management roles. This internship emphasizes learning through real-world tasks in heavy civil, transportation, and water resources projects.

Opportunities for travel and relocation align with project needs and development goals. Ideal candidates are pursuing civil engineering, construction management, or related degrees, with strong communication,