Field Engineer Intern — Travel & Hands-On Construction

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Office Engineer Internship within its Central District, offering hands-on experience in field operations and construction management. You will participate in planning, scheduling, cost control, and coordination with suppliers while gaining exposure to real projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing civil engineering or construction management degrees, are eager to travel, and can commit to May–August full-time work with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Currently 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 (approximately May-August).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

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

Field engineering

Communication skills

Team player

Relocation willingness

Safety oriented

Education

Civil engineering

Construction management

Related field

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Office Engineer Internship within its Central District, offering hands-on experience in field operations and construction management. You will participate in planning, scheduling, cost control, and coordination with suppliers while gaining exposure to real projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing civil engineering or construction management degrees, are eager to travel, and can commit to May–August full-time work with safety as a priority.