Summer Field Engineer Intern: Civil Construction

Kiewit; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical, (d

Job summary

Kiewit invites students to join its Southern California District for a hands-on internship in construction management. This program offers real-world experience across field engineering, planning, scheduling, procurement, and cost control within large-scale projects in transportation and heavy civil sectors.

Interns work full-time during the summer (May–August), travel or relocate as needed, and gain exposure to diverse on-site operations, safety practices, and project lifecycle activities under

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel or relocate as needed.
• Full-time during the summer (May–August).
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field.

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 solve minor technical issues on site.
• Maintaining records regarding job progress, costs, and material usage.
• Planning and scheduling of job and job segments.
• Investigating problems and proposing solutions/alternatives.
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety oriented

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Kiewit invites students to join its Southern California District for a hands-on internship in construction management. This program offers real-world experience across field engineering, planning, scheduling, procurement, and cost control within large-scale projects in transportation and heavy civil sectors.

Interns work full-time during the summer (May–August), travel or relocate as needed, and gain exposure to diverse on-site operations, safety practices, and project lifecycle activities under