Scholars Construction Field Internship (Engineering)

Kiewit; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit delivers a hands-on construction/field internship offering real-world learning aligned with a full-time construction career. You will participate in field engineering, planning, and site activities across diverse projects, gaining exposure to safety, quality, and teamwork on critical infrastructure.

The program emphasizes collaboration, initiative, and ethical work practices, with opportunities to develop essential construction management skills during the May–August period and potential

Qualifications

• Pursuing civil engineering or construction management degree.
• Able to travel or relocate as needed.
• Available for full-time summer internship (May–August).

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 flexibility

Communication skills

Team player

Safety oriented

Education

Undergraduate/graduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Enrollment at Kiewit Scholars Program eligible universities

Job description

Kiewit delivers a hands-on construction/field internship offering real-world learning aligned with a full-time construction career. You will participate in field engineering, planning, and site activities across diverse projects, gaining exposure to safety, quality, and teamwork on critical infrastructure.

The program emphasizes collaboration, initiative, and ethical work practices, with opportunities to develop essential construction management skills during the May–August period and potential