Summer Field & Office Civil Engineer Intern

Kiewit; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Office Engineer Intern/Intern to gain hands-on experience in construction management within the Bridge & Marine District. You will review drawings, submittals, schedules, takeoffs, pay requests, and contract changes while contributing to project documentation and owner relations.

Expect a summer schedule May–August with relocation as needed. This role offers a path to fast‑paced, impactful construction experience across iconic projects and communities.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate initially and as business requires.
• Available to work full-time during the summer (May–August).
• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• Willing to access construction sites in varying climates and environments.
• Demonstrated ethics, safety focus, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse team to build, estimate, and schedule civil, grading, utilities, roadway, and structural construction.
• Support administrative and construction activities; review proposals, specs, drawings, takeoffs, and pay requests.
• Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors.
• Prepare work plans, assure quality control, manage costs and materials, schedule equipment, and maintain safety programs.
• Maintain records of job progress, costs, material usage, and scheduling.
• Plan and schedule job segments; investigate issues and propose solutions.
• Review plans/specs to determine material requirements and pricing.
• Coordinate with suppliers for material handling and expediting delivery.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Full-time summer work

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Reliable transportation

Ethics and integrity

Safety mindset

Education

Civil engineering or related degree

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Office Engineer Intern/Intern to gain hands-on experience in construction management within the Bridge & Marine District. You will review drawings, submittals, schedules, takeoffs, pay requests, and contract changes while contributing to project documentation and owner relations.

Expect a summer schedule May–August with relocation as needed. This role offers a path to fast‑paced, impactful construction experience across iconic projects and communities.