Field Engineer Intern – Summer Construction

Kiewit; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 Internship in the Eastern District. The role offers hands-on learning in construction management, with exposure to field engineering, planning, and cost control on major infrastructure projects.

Interns travel and relocate as needed, work May–August, and join a team that emphasizes safety, ethics, and high-quality outcomes. The program provides extensive training and career development within a national leader in heavy civil construction.

Qualifications

• Travel or relocate as needed
• Work full-time during summer (May–August)
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, construction management or related
• Freely access all points of a construction site in various climates and environments
• Demonstrated passion for excellence and initiative
• Strong work ethic and commitment to doing the job right the first time
• Ethics and integrity are essential
• Passion for safety and helping ensure no one gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player who can also work independently to meet deadlines and goals
• 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
• Perform engineering tasks using standard techniques and solve minor technical problems on site
• Maintain records on job progress, costs and material usage
• Plan and schedule job segments
• Investigate problems and incidents; identify and propose solutions
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing
• Coordinate with suppliers to facilitate material delivery

Skills

Travel flexibility

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Team player

Safety mindset

Education

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

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 Internship in the Eastern District. The role offers hands-on learning in construction management, with exposure to field engineering, planning, and cost control on major infrastructure projects.

Interns travel and relocate as needed, work May–August, and join a team that emphasizes safety, ethics, and high-quality outcomes. The program provides extensive training and career development within a national leader in heavy civil construction.