Field Engineer Intern - Hands-On Construction Ops

Kiewit Corporation; Kittery (ME); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co. offers a Summer Internship in Field Operations for civil engineering or construction management students. You will develop, participate in and learn key roles in construction management, with opportunities across geotechnical projects in North America.

The program emphasizes safety, ethics, and hands-on field experience. Roles include field engineering, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and contractor oversight, with potential relocation based on project needs and

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Must be able to travel or relocate as needed.
• Must be able to work full-time during the summer (May–August).
• Must have access to construction sites in varying climates and environments.
• Demonstrated ethics, integrity, and safety mindset.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player who can work independently to meet deadlines.

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 regarding job progress, costs, material usage
• Planning and scheduling of job segments
• Investigating problems and proposing solutions
• Reviewing plans and specifications for material requirements and pricing
• Working with suppliers to facilitate material delivery

Skills

Travel/Relocate

Summer internship

Site access

Motivation

Work ethic

Ethics & integrity

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team player

Independence

Organization & time mgmt

Education

Civil engineering or construction management degree

Job description

Kiewit Foundations Co. offers a Summer Internship in Field Operations for civil engineering or construction management students. You will develop, participate in and learn key roles in construction management, with opportunities across geotechnical projects in North America.

The program emphasizes safety, ethics, and hands-on field experience. Roles include field engineering, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and contractor oversight, with potential relocation based on project needs and