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

Kiewit; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Electric Construction Co. is a subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation. This internship offers hands-on, real‑world learning in construction management, with opportunities to participate in field engineering, planning, cost control, and scheduling.

Based in Waltham, MA, MEC Industrial relocates teams to active sites nationwide. Interns May–August will work full time, learn from experienced professionals, and build a foundation for a future in construction.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed for project assignments.
• Ability to work full-time during the summer (May–August).

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, and supervision of field activities.
• Perform engineering tasks using standard techniques and solve minor technical problems on construction sites.
• Maintain records on job progress, costs, material usage, and related data.
• Plan and schedule job segments to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Investigate problems and propose practical solutions or alternatives.
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Safety oriented

Ethics and integrity

Initiative

Education

Civil engineering degree

Civil/Construction mgmt focus

Job description

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Location:

Waltham, MA, US Albany, NY, US Irvine, CA, US Mchenry, IL, US Springfield, IL, US Mount Pleasant, WI, US Boise, ID, US

Requisition ID:181599

Job Level:Internship

Department:Field Operations

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 Mass Electric (MEC) attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.

District Overview

Mass Electric Construction Co. is a subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation. Since our founding in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, Mass. Electric Construction’s philosophy has been to pursue electrical projects that require a higher level of technical and logistical skill.MEC Industrial has organized strategically to actively participate and capture projects in the growing industrial market. We intend to effectively compete and win in traditional and alternate delivery procurements and position ourselves for a sustainable future. We self-performthe majority ofour work and are looking for people committed to the industrial construction industry.

Location

One of the many things that makes our culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your MEC adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

MEC Industrial is based out of Waltham, MA and has work all across the country. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.

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

• 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, 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
• Other common names for this role: Office Engineer Intern, Office Intern, Field Intern

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.

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)