Field & Office Engineer Intern: Build Bridges & Grow

Kiewit Corporation; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit offers an Intern position in the Bridge & Marine District, Vancouver, WA, delivering hands-on experience in construction management. You will review shop drawings, submittals, schedules, takeoffs, pay requests, and contract changes while contributing to project documentation.

We emphasize safety, ethics, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. You will collaborate across civil, grading, utilities, roadway, and structural construction, with opportunities for travel depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Ability to travel and relocate initially and as business requires.
• Available to work full-time during the summer (approximately May–August).
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and integrity; committed to safety.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to access construction sites in varying climates and environments.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse team to build, estimate, and schedule civil, grading, utilities, roadway, and structural construction.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, schedules, takeoffs, pay requests, contract changes, and project documentation.
• Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors.
• Prepare work plans, ensure quality control, and track costs and materials; schedule equipment and safety programs.
• Maintain records on job progress, costs, and material usage; plan and schedule job segments.
• Investigate problems and propose solutions; review plans to determine material requirements and pricing.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Education

Civil engineering or Construction management degree

Job description

Kiewit offers an Intern position in the Bridge & Marine District, Vancouver, WA, delivering hands-on experience in construction management. You will review shop drawings, submittals, schedules, takeoffs, pay requests, and contract changes while contributing to project documentation.

We emphasize safety, ethics, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. You will collaborate across civil, grading, utilities, roadway, and structural construction, with opportunities for travel depending on project needs.