Field Engineering Intern: Hands-on Construction Ops (Summer)

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is offering an internship in construction management with hands-on, real-world learning at project sites and potentially at our Denver or Lenexa locations. Expect exposure to field engineering, planning, cost control, and procurement while you develop core construction management skills.

The internship runs May–August with full-time hours, travel or relocation as needed, and a competitive pay rate of $21.00–$25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field; Associate's degree in Construction Management also considered
• Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August)
• Ability to travel or relocate as needed
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety and ensuring that nobody gets hurt

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 regarding job progress, costs, material usage
• Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
• Investigating problems and proposing solutions as appropriate
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing
• Working with suppliers to facilitate delivery of materials

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Safety passion

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Time management

Ethics and integrity

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Associate's in Construction Management

Job description

Kiewit is offering an internship in construction management with hands-on, real-world learning at project sites and potentially at our Denver or Lenexa locations. Expect exposure to field engineering, planning, cost control, and procurement while you develop core construction management skills.

The internship runs May–August with full-time hours, travel or relocation as needed, and a competitive pay rate of $21.00–$25.00 per hour.