Field Engineer Intern - Kiewit Water Facilities South - Summer 2027

Kiewit; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit's Water Facilities South district is offering a Field/Office Engineer Intern position for qualified students pursuing civil engineering or construction management degrees. The internship provides hands-on experience in field engineering, planning, cost control, and vendor coordination, with opportunities to learn from seasoned professionals on water treatment and infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, willing to travel or relocate, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Willing to travel or relocate as needed.
• Available to work full-time during the summer (May–August).
• Strong work ethic and initiative.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and preventing injuries.
• Strong communication, written and verbal skills.
• Team player with ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organization, time management and attention to detail.

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

Team player

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Willingness to travel/relocate

Summer availability

Ethics and integrity

Education

Civil engineering or construction management degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 181572

Job Level: Internship

Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South

Department: Field Operations

Market: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Are you interested in a hands-on real-world learning experience directly related to the skills needed in a full-time construction career? In this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate, and learn key roles and functions within construction management.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we're building water treatment facilities, bridges, tunnels, turning rivers into energy, or building structures that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else.

District Overview

Kiewit's Water Facilities South group is one of Kiewit's leading water/wastewater districts specializing in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants. Although we are headquartered in Dallas TX, with regional offices in Miami FL and Atlanta GA, we also pursue various projects stretching across the country. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience and challenging responsibilities from the day they join our team, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

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

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 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

Field/Office Engineer Intern, Office Intern, Field Intern

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance


• Work productively and meet deadlines timely


• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.


• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.


• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.


• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.