Survey Intern - Heavy Civil - Central District (Summer 2027)

Kiewit; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Top‑tier medical/dental/vision

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Survey Intern for the Central District with opportunities to work in the field and office, developing surveying skills for a full-time career. The role requires travel to project sites and relocation as needed, with hands-on activities from planning to data processing and field safety.

Internship is full-time temporary for Summer 2027, based in Colorado with project locations across multiple states.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in surveying or related field.
• Ability to travel and relocate initially and as needed by the business.
• Full-time during the summer (approximately May–August).
• Strong work ethic, ethics and integrity; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Follow the project survey plan specific to field operations.
• Maintain accurate record keeping, field procedures and survey audits.
• Utilize software to process field data.
• Follow proper field safety procedures.
• Take accurate and legible field notes.
• Perform setting and maintenance of control network.
• Communicate with project surveying team.

Skills

Willing to travel

Team player

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Ethics and integrity

Education

Pursuing a degree in surveying or related field

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Survey Intern - Heavy Civil - Central District (Summer 2027)

Location: Lone Tree, CO, US Fort Lupton, CO, US Missoula, MT, US Marshall, MN, US Louisville, KY, US Brentwood, TN, US Hutchinson, KS, US Conway Springs, KS, US Omaha, NE, US Study Butte, TX, US Aspen, CO, US Denver, CO, US Lenexa, KS, US Fort Worth, TX, US Colorado Springs, CO, US San Ygnacio, TX, US Wichita, KS, US Littleton, CO, US

Requisition ID:181644

Job Level:Internship

Home District/Group:Central District

Department:Intern

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

A Survey Intern position with Kiewit provides a hands‑on learning experience working both in the field and in the office, directly relating to the skills needed in a full‑time surveying career. You will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within surveying.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self‑perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South‑Central regions of the United States.

Location

Although headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Central District has projects that span anywhere from the Rockies to the Mississippi. A majority of our work is concentrated in Colorado, Tennessee, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Montana. In addition, we partner with many of our sister districts who have work in the surrounding states such as Texas, Kentucky, and Louisiana. Our projects are located in both large cities and small towns, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as business requires.

Responsibilities

• Follow the project survey plan specific to field operations
• Maintain accurate record keeping, field procedures and survey audits to ensure that all work is performed in an efficient and professional manner
• Utilize software to process field data
• Follow proper field safety procedures
• Take accurate and legible field notes
• Perform setting and maintenance of control network
• Communicate with project surveying team

Qualifications

• Ability to travel andrelocate initially and throughout your career as business requires
• Ability to work full‑time during the summer (approximately May‑August)
• Currently pursuing a degree in surveying or related field
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
• 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
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to begin or continue working with our company without requiring sponsorship for employment now or in the future #LI-MD2

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation:$20.00/hr-$24.00/hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:09/04/2026 -01/01/2027

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on‑the‑job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top‑tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.