Summer Field Engineer Intern: Travel & Construction

Kiewit; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 Internship in the Eastern District. The program offers hands-on experience in construction management, with exposure to field engineering, planning, and coordination across transportation-heavy civil projects.

Interns travel and relocate as needed, with the chance to work on bridges, tunnels, and energy-related infrastructure while building a strong foundation for a full-time construction career.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, construction management or related
• Ability to travel or relocate as needed
• Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August)
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and safety

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.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Team player

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Construction interest

Education

Civil/Construction eng (undergrad/grad)

Electrical/Construction mgmt (related)

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 Internship in the Eastern District. The program offers hands-on experience in construction management, with exposure to field engineering, planning, and coordination across transportation-heavy civil projects.

Interns travel and relocate as needed, with the chance to work on bridges, tunnels, and energy-related infrastructure while building a strong foundation for a full-time construction career.