FieldOffice Engineer Intern Summer 2027 Kiewit Offshore Services 1

Kiewit Corporation; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Offshore Services in Ingleside, TX offers an internship that provides hands-on learning in construction management. This full-time temporary internship lets you develop key skills while contributing to field operations on diverse projects.

You will work with experienced engineers, plan activities, track costs, and support safety and quality on site. Eligible students pursuing civil engineering or construction management, ready for a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Ability to travel or relocate as needed.
• Eligible for full-time summer work (May–August).
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and safety commitment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, and supervision of field activities.
• Perform engineering tasks using standard techniques and resolve minor issues.
• Maintain progress and cost records, material usage.
• Plan and schedule job segments.
• Investigate incidents and recommend solutions.
• Review plans to determine material requirements and pricing.
• Collaborate with suppliers to expedite material deliveries.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering / construction management

Job description

Requisition ID: 182233

Job Level: Internship

Home District/Group: Kiewit Offshore Services District

Department: Field Operations

Market: OGC

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

Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd., a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation, builds structurally complex projects supporting diverse work scopes across the world’s energy and infrastructures markets. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550- acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300+ staff employees and approximately 1,400 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable. Our team is a diverse, tight knit group that enjoys fun team building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, sporting and other events throughout the year. Our employees are extremely schedule driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, ready for a fast paced career, trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.

Location

This position is based out of Ingleside, TX. (Corpus Christi, TX area)

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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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