Summer Field Engineer Intern — Heavy Civil Construction

Kiewit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit’s Eastern District is currently seeking Engineer Interns for their Summer 2027 Intern Program. In this internship you will have the opportunity to develop, participate, and learn key roles and functions within construction management on heavy civil projects such as bridges, tunnels, and energy infrastructure.

The district emphasizes safety, ethics, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. You must be able to travel and relocate as needed, work full-time May–August, and pursue an undergraduate

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

Travel/Relocation

Summer internship

Construction management

Field engineering

Safety awareness

Ethics & integrity

Team player

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

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

Job description

Kiewit’s Eastern District is currently seeking Engineer Interns for their Summer 2027 Intern Program. In this internship you will have the opportunity to develop, participate, and learn key roles and functions within construction management on heavy civil projects such as bridges, tunnels, and energy infrastructure.

The district emphasizes safety, ethics, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. You must be able to travel and relocate as needed, work full-time May–August, and pursue an undergraduate