Field Engineer Intern: Hands-On Construction & Travel

Kiewit; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit invites students to join a hands-on internship in the Central District, focusing on construction management, field operations, and real‑world project exposure. You will develop skills, participate in planning, scheduling, and cost tracking while supporting project teams.

This internship runs May–August and requires travel or relocation as needed. Ideally you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, with a strong

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related
• Ability to travel or relocate as needed
• Work full-time during the summer (May–August)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and initiative
• Safety‑minded with a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, and procurement
• Supporting and supervising field activities and reviewing plans
• Maintaining records of job progress, costs, material usage
• Planning and scheduling of job segments
• Collaborating with suppliers to expedite material delivery

Skills

Travel-ready

Strong communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Safety mindset

Education

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

Job description

Kiewit invites students to join a hands-on internship in the Central District, focusing on construction management, field operations, and real‑world project exposure. You will develop skills, participate in planning, scheduling, and cost tracking while supporting project teams.

This internship runs May–August and requires travel or relocation as needed. Ideally you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, with a strong