Summer Field Engineer Intern — Heavy Civil Construction

Kiewit; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is offering an internship in construction management focused on hands-on learning across field engineering, planning, and cost control in Colorado. You will engage in scheduling, quantity tracking, procurement, and contract administration while gaining exposure to heavy civil and transportation projects.

The role requires pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or construction management, with the ability to travel or relocate as needed during the summer

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related.
• Willing to travel or relocate as needed.
• Available to work full-time during summer (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 readiness

Summer full-time availability

Civil engineering knowledge

Construction management awareness

Strong communication

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Safety commitment

Ethics and integrity

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in civil engineering

Construction management background

Job description

Kiewit is offering an internship in construction management focused on hands-on learning across field engineering, planning, and cost control in Colorado. You will engage in scheduling, quantity tracking, procurement, and contract administration while gaining exposure to heavy civil and transportation projects.

The role requires pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or construction management, with the ability to travel or relocate as needed during the summer