Field/Office Engineer Intern: Hands-On Civil Construction

Kiewit; Homer City (Indiana County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is offering a Summer 2027 Engineer Intern program in the Eastern District. You will virtually engage with field operations, perform planning and scheduling, support cost control, and participate in procurement and contract administration across large-scale civil projects.

Join a culture that emphasizes safety, ethics and teamwork while gaining hands-on experience in bridges, tunnels and transportation infrastructure with relocation where work is available.

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.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

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.

Skills

Ability to travel/relocate

Strong interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Team player with independence

Safety-focused mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree pursuit in civil/electrical engineering or construction management

Job description

Kiewit is offering a Summer 2027 Engineer Intern program in the Eastern District. You will virtually engage with field operations, perform planning and scheduling, support cost control, and participate in procurement and contract administration across large-scale civil projects.

Join a culture that emphasizes safety, ethics and teamwork while gaining hands-on experience in bridges, tunnels and transportation infrastructure with relocation where work is available.