Field & Office Engineer Intern — Build the Next Big Thing

Kiewit; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit's South Central District offers an Office Engineer Intern / Field Intern role for students pursuing civil engineering or construction management. You will gain hands-on experience in field engineering, planning, scheduling, and procurement while supporting project teams on heavy civil and transportation work.

You will travel or relocate as needed, commit to full-time work during May–August, and develop practical skills in safety, ethics, and teamwork on real projects across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed.
• Available to work full-time during the summer (May–August).
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in varying climates and environments.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering and operation planning support.
• Cost control, scheduling, and quantity tracking assistance.
• Material procurement coordination and contract administration support.
• Assist with documenting job progress and costs.
• Support safety through compliance with site policies.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Initiative

Ethics

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Kiewit's South Central District offers an Office Engineer Intern / Field Intern role for students pursuing civil engineering or construction management. You will gain hands-on experience in field engineering, planning, scheduling, and procurement while supporting project teams on heavy civil and transportation work.

You will travel or relocate as needed, commit to full-time work during May–August, and develop practical skills in safety, ethics, and teamwork on real projects across multiple sites.