Field & Office Engineer Intern — Hands-On Summer Construction

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

Job summary

Kiewit is offering an internship in its Eastern District, Field Operations, focused on developing core construction management skills. The program emphasizes hands-on field experience in heavy civil projects and related responsibilities in the Northeast region.

For summer 2027, interns will work across site planning, scheduling, cost control, and materials management, with opportunities for travel and relocation as projects demand. Strong ethics, safety mindset, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in civil, electrical engineering, construction management or related field.
• Willing to travel/relocate as needed.
• Able to work full-time during summer (May–August).

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

Travel flexibility

Communication skills

Team player

Organization

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Kiewit is offering an internship in its Eastern District, Field Operations, focused on developing core construction management skills. The program emphasizes hands-on field experience in heavy civil projects and related responsibilities in the Northeast region.

For summer 2027, interns will work across site planning, scheduling, cost control, and materials management, with opportunities for travel and relocation as projects demand. Strong ethics, safety mindset, and teamwork are essential.