FieldOffice Engineer Intern Kiewit Industrial Summer 2027

Kiewit Corporation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation is seeking an internship in its Industrial District with the Field Operations team, offering hands-on experience in construction management on major projects. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration to deliver complex industrial work.

The program provides exposure to field engineering, planning, cost control, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration, with opportunities to travel and relocate as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Associate's degree in Construction Management also considered.
• Willingness to travel or relocate 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 regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Planning and scheduling of job and/or segments.
• Investigating problems and proposing solutions as appropriate.
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements, pricing, etc.
• Working with suppliers to facilitate material delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Associate's degree in Construction Management

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` >Implementation of path beats.