Field/Office Engineer Intern - Eastern District (Summer 2027)

Kiewit; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit is offering a Summer 2027 Engineer Intern program in its Eastern District, focused on field operations and construction management. Interns will participate in field engineering, cost control, scheduling, and materials planning while gaining hands-on experience on major civil projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing civil or construction management degrees, able to travel or relocate, and committed to safety and ethics.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and ethical conduct.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a dynamic field.

Responsibilities

• Support field engineering and project planning activities.
• Assist with cost control, scheduling, and material tracking.
• Maintain records on job progress, costs, and materials usage.
• Assist in review of plans and specifications for material needs.

Skills

Travel willingness

Team player

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Position Overview

Are you interested in a hands‑on real‑world learning experience directly related to the skills needed in a full‑time construction career? In this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate, and learn key roles and functions within construction management.

Requisition ID: 181761

Job Level: Internship

Home District/Group: Eastern District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Are you interested in a hands‑on real‑world learning experience directly related to the skills needed in a full‑time construction career? In this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate, and learn key roles and functions within construction management. Our mission is to make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re building bridges, tunnels, turning rivers into energy or building structures that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety‑obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast‑paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast‑in‑place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size. Kiewit Eastern District is currently seeking Engineer Interns for their Summer 2027 Intern Program! Kiewit’s Eastern District primarily performs heavy civil projects in infrastructure & energy, specializing in transportation, roadways, rail, power and water/wastewater while developing builders to lead the future of our company.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs. Eastern District’s work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area, the DMV area, and the Northeast. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!

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

Qualifications

• Ability to travel or relocate as needed
• Ability to work full‑time during the summer (approximately May-August)
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, construction management or related
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Other common names for this role: Office Engineer Intern, Office Intern, Field Intern

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $18.00/hr - $25.00/hr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.