Field Engineer Intern: Construction Field Ops

Kiewit; Study Butte (TX); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Texas offers a construction management internship providing hands-on experience across field operations, planning, cost control, and scheduling. You will learn by participating in engineering tasks, site visits, and coordination with suppliers.

The internship runs May through August and requires pursuing a civil engineering or construction management degree, with travel/relocation as needed. Compensation is $21–$25 per hour for a full-time temporary assignment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Ability to travel or relocate as needed.
• Willingness to work full-time during summer (May–August).
• Comfort operating in diverse sites and climates.

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

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety oriented

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Civil/Construction degree

Job description

Kiewit in Texas offers a construction management internship providing hands-on experience across field operations, planning, cost control, and scheduling. You will learn by participating in engineering tasks, site visits, and coordination with suppliers.

The internship runs May through August and requires pursuing a civil engineering or construction management degree, with travel/relocation as needed. Compensation is $21–$25 per hour for a full-time temporary assignment.