Field & Office Engineer Intern: Heavy Civil Construction

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

Job summary

Kiewit is offering a Summer 2027 Engineer Intern program in the Eastern District's Field Operations, focused on hands-on construction management. This internship delivers exposure to field engineering, project planning, cost control, scheduling, and safety practices across heavy civil projects in transportation.

You'll work with seasoned professionals, learn to evaluate plans, coordinate with suppliers, and develop the skills needed for a full-time construction career.

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.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.

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 willingness

Strong communication

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Ethics and integrity

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, construction management or related

Job description

Kiewit is offering a Summer 2027 Engineer Intern program in the Eastern District's Field Operations, focused on hands-on construction management. This internship delivers exposure to field engineering, project planning, cost control, scheduling, and safety practices across heavy civil projects in transportation.

You'll work with seasoned professionals, learn to evaluate plans, coordinate with suppliers, and develop the skills needed for a full-time construction career.