Summer Field Engineer Intern (Eastern District)

Kiewit Corporation; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation in the Northeast region offers an Engineer Intern program as part of its Summer 2027 Intern Program in the Eastern District. This internship provides hands-on experience in construction management, with exposure to field engineering, scheduling, cost control, and procurement activities across major civil projects.

Interns will join teams that build bridges, tunnels, and energy facilities, with relocation support and opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel or relocate as needed.
• Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August).
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, construction management or related.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Other common names for this role: Office Engineer Intern, Office Intern, Field Intern.

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

Strong communication skills

Team player

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Safety commitment

Ethics and integrity

Education

Civil/Electrical/Construction mgmt degree

Job description

Kiewit Corporation in the Northeast region offers an Engineer Intern program as part of its Summer 2027 Intern Program in the Eastern District. This internship provides hands-on experience in construction management, with exposure to field engineering, scheduling, cost control, and procurement activities across major civil projects.

Interns will join teams that build bridges, tunnels, and energy facilities, with relocation support and opportunities for travel.