Field Engineer Intern: Hands-On Civil Construction

Kiewit; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Northwest District in Vancouver, Washington, is seeking a motivated intern to gain hands-on experience in construction management. You will develop, participate in and learn key roles within construction management, with opportunities to work on diverse projects in transportation and earthmoving.

The internship is designed to place you in the right market or region, with relocation as needed, and to build experience through field engineering, planning, cost control, scheduling,

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel or relocate as needed.
• Must be available for full-time summer work (June–August).
• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Able to access all points of a construction site in varying climates and environments.
• Demonstrated motivation, strong work ethic and initiative.
• Commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and incident prevention.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Strong organization and time management.

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

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety oriented

Ethics & integrity

Communication

Initiative

Education

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

Job description

Kiewit Northwest District in Vancouver, Washington, is seeking a motivated intern to gain hands-on experience in construction management. You will develop, participate in and learn key roles within construction management, with opportunities to work on diverse projects in transportation and earthmoving.

The internship is designed to place you in the right market or region, with relocation as needed, and to build experience through field engineering, planning, cost control, scheduling,