Field & Office Engineer Intern — Summer 2027

Kiewit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking Engineer Interns for its Summer 2027 Intern Program in the Eastern District. This hands-on internship offers experience in field engineering, project planning, cost control, and coordination across teams as you contribute to heavy civil construction projects.

Candidates are pursuing civ/EE/construction mgmt degrees, willing to travel/relocate as needed, and available May–August. The program emphasizes safety, ethics, and strong communication in a fast-paced, collaborative

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.
• 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

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/Relocation flexibility

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Education

Pursuing degree in civil/EE/construction mgmt

Job description

Kiewit is seeking Engineer Interns for its Summer 2027 Intern Program in the Eastern District. This hands-on internship offers experience in field engineering, project planning, cost control, and coordination across teams as you contribute to heavy civil construction projects.

Candidates are pursuing civ/EE/construction mgmt degrees, willing to travel/relocate as needed, and available May–August. The program emphasizes safety, ethics, and strong communication in a fast-paced, collaborative