Summer Field Engineer Intern — Construction Ops

Kiewit; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid internship

Job summary

MEC is offering an internship opportunity for aspiring construction professionals in Boise, Idaho. The role provides hands-on experience in field operations, project planning, cost control, and supplier coordination as part of a summer program designed to develop core construction management skills.

You’ll learn through real project tasks, gain exposure to scheduling, budgeting, and safety practices, and be mentored by experienced professionals within MEC Industrial.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High motivation, work ethic and initiative.
• Ability to travel or relocate as needed.
• Commitment to ethics, safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities.
• Performing engineering tasks with standard techniques and solving minor technical issues on site.
• Maintaining records regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Planning and scheduling of job segments; coordinating with suppliers for materials delivery.
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements and pricing.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

Strong communication

Team player

Safety mindset

Ethics and integrity

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related

Job description

MEC is offering an internship opportunity for aspiring construction professionals in Boise, Idaho. The role provides hands-on experience in field operations, project planning, cost control, and supplier coordination as part of a summer program designed to develop core construction management skills.

You’ll learn through real project tasks, gain exposure to scheduling, budgeting, and safety practices, and be mentored by experienced professionals within MEC Industrial.