Field & Office Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Kiewit; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career and travel opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit's Northern California District invites applications for a Field/Office Engineer Internship for Summer 2027 in Fairfield, CA. This hands-on program exposes you to field engineering, project scheduling, cost control, material procurement, and contract administration within heavy civil construction.

You will work with job teams on real projects, travel or relocate as needed, and develop the skills required for a full-time construction career.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

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 regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
• Investigating problems and proposing solutions
• Reviewing plans and specifications for material requirements and pricing
• Coordinating with suppliers for material delivery and expediting as needed

Skills

Field engineering

Project scheduling

Cost control

Material procurement

Contract administration

Education

Civil engineering / construction management degree

Job description

Kiewit's Northern California District invites applications for a Field/Office Engineer Internship for Summer 2027 in Fairfield, CA. This hands-on program exposes you to field engineering, project scheduling, cost control, material procurement, and contract administration within heavy civil construction.

You will work with job teams on real projects, travel or relocate as needed, and develop the skills required for a full-time construction career.