Field Engineer Intern: Heavy Civil Construction (Summer)

Kiewit; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit’s Central District is seeking an Office Engineer Intern to gain hands-on construction management experience across heavy civil, bridge and transportation projects. You will rotate through field engineering, planning and procurement roles with mentorship from seasoned professionals.

Applicants must be pursuing a civil engineering or construction management degree, be willing to travel, and commit to a May–August full-time schedule.

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.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Other common names for this role: Office Engineer Intern, Office Intern, Field Intern.

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

Communication skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Safety mindset

Self-motivated

Ethics and integrity

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Construction site access

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Job description

Kiewit’s Central District is seeking an Office Engineer Intern to gain hands-on construction management experience across heavy civil, bridge and transportation projects. You will rotate through field engineering, planning and procurement roles with mentorship from seasoned professionals.

Applicants must be pursuing a civil engineering or construction management degree, be willing to travel, and commit to a May–August full-time schedule.