Mining Field Engineer Intern: Hands-on Construction Travel

Kiewit; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Mining Group invites engineering interns to gain hands-on experience across field operations in a real-world construction setting. You will participate in planning, scheduling, and cost control while supporting site teams on challenging projects in mining and infrastructure.

The program emphasizes safety, ethics, initiative, and teamwork, offering exposure to busy field environments, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the organization across locations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil, Mining, Geomatics, Geology or Mechanical Engineering.
• Willing to travel/relocate as needed.
• Strong ethics, safety mindset and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, and supervision of field activities.
• Performing engineering tasks with standard techniques and solving minor technical problems on site.
• Maintaining records on job progress, costs, material usage, and related data.
• Planning and scheduling of job segments and coordinating with suppliers.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Strong work ethic

Team player

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Civil/Mining/Geomatics/Geology/Mechanical Engineering (undergrad/grad)

Job description

Kiewit Mining Group invites engineering interns to gain hands-on experience across field operations in a real-world construction setting. You will participate in planning, scheduling, and cost control while supporting site teams on challenging projects in mining and infrastructure.

The program emphasizes safety, ethics, initiative, and teamwork, offering exposure to busy field environments, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the organization across locations.