Field & Office Engineer Intern — Hands-On Civil

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is offering an Intern position in the Bridge & Marine District with a hands-on learning focus in civil construction. You will review shop drawings, submittals, schedules, take offs, pay requests, contract changes and project documentation while supported by a diverse team.

The internship emphasizes growth, safety, and the opportunity to work on high‑impact projects across North America. Expect summer work May–August with relocation as needed and potential for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate initially and throughout your career as business requires.
• Ability to work full‑time during the summer (approximately May‑August).
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil 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.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to begin or continue working with our company without requiring sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Work with a vibrant and diverse team to build, estimate, and schedule civil, grading, utilities, roadway, and structural construction.
• Support both administrative and construction activities as assigned by supervisor; review proposals, specifications and drawings, perform material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates and attend pre-bid investigation meetings.
• Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors.
• Prepare work plans, assure quality control, manage and track costs and materials, schedule equipment, administer safety programs and maintain exceptional owner relations.
• 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 material

Skills

Willingness to relocate

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Team player

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Education

Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Kiewit is offering an Intern position in the Bridge & Marine District with a hands-on learning focus in civil construction. You will review shop drawings, submittals, schedules, take offs, pay requests, contract changes and project documentation while supported by a diverse team.

The internship emphasizes growth, safety, and the opportunity to work on high‑impact projects across North America. Expect summer work May–August with relocation as needed and potential for future opportunities.