Field/Office Engineer Intern - Kiewit Industrial (Summer 2027)

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit offers an internship in construction management, providing hands-on experience across field engineering, planning, and project support. The role is based on project sites with potential relocation or travel as needed and is ideal for ambitious students pursuing a degree in CM or related fields.

You'll gain exposure to cost control, scheduling, material procurement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, while supporting safety and quality on major industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in CM or related field.
• Ability to work full-time during the summer (May–August).
• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, planning, cost control, scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, and supervision of field activities.
• Perform engineering tasks using standard techniques and solve minor technical problems on site.
• Maintain records of job progress, costs, and material usage.
• Plan and schedule job segments and activities.
• Investigate problems and suggest practical solutions.
• Review plans for material requirements and pricing.
• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite material delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Willingness to travel

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Associate's degree in Construction Management considered

Job description

Requisition ID: 182105
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
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 boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges 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

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including industrial manufacturing, power, and oil, gas, chemical, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects. We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you're ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This position will be located on one of our project sites and/or in our headquarters in Denver, CO or Lenexa, KS. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as needed.

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

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field; Associate's degree in Construction Management also considered
• Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August)
• Ability to travel or relocate as needed
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willingness 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

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: $21.00/hr - $25.00/hr

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

This posting will be active from: 09/01/2026 - 01/01/2027

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.