Heavy Civil Field Engineer Intern — Hands-On Construction

Kiewit; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit invites you to join its Central District as a Construction Management Intern. This hands-on program exposes you to field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, and material procurement, giving you real-world experience on major infrastructure projects.

You will travel or relocate as needed, work full-time during the summer (May–August), and contribute to safety and quality while learning from seasoned professionals.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed.
• Full-time availability during summer (May–August).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Passion for safety and ensuring no one gets hurt.
• Commitment to ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimation & supervision of field activities.
• Performing engineering tasks using standard techniques and solving minor technical problems on site.
• Maintaining records regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Planning and scheduling of job and job segments.
• Investigating problems and proposing solutions as appropriate.
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing.
• Collaborating with suppliers to facilitate material delivery.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Seasonal full-time work

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Safety mindset

Ethics and integrity

Initiative

Education

Civil engineering / Construction management degree (undergrad/grad)

Job description

Kiewit invites you to join its Central District as a Construction Management Intern. This hands-on program exposes you to field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, and material procurement, giving you real-world experience on major infrastructure projects.

You will travel or relocate as needed, work full-time during the summer (May–August), and contribute to safety and quality while learning from seasoned professionals.