Field Engineer Intern — Hands-On Construction Ops

Kiewit; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

MEC offers a hands-on internship in construction management, with opportunities to participate in field operations and learn key roles within project delivery. The internship supports relocation as needed and runs during the summer, with a focus on safety and professional growth.

Interior experiences include field engineering, cost control, scheduling, and documentation, with a strong emphasis on ethics and teamwork within a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel or relocate as needed
• Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August)
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

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

Travel flexibility

Relocation willingness

Construction management

Civil engineering

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

MEC offers a hands-on internship in construction management, with opportunities to participate in field operations and learn key roles within project delivery. The internship supports relocation as needed and runs during the summer, with a focus on safety and professional growth.

Interior experiences include field engineering, cost control, scheduling, and documentation, with a strong emphasis on ethics and teamwork within a fast-paced industrial setting.