Weeks Marine Construction - Field Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Kiewit; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks Marine Construction Division offers paid internships/co-ops for students majoring in engineering and construction. Interns will gain exposure to the fundamental activities performed within this industry.

Location: Cranford, NJ. Responsibilities include project start-up, field engineering, scheduling, estimating, drafting and other tasks as needed, with emphasis on safety and professional growth within a large marine construction network.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior year in civil, construction or related engineering fields with GPA 2.95+.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project start-up, field engineering, scheduling, quantity take-offs, estimating, design, drafting and other tasks as needed.
• Apply knowledge in a variety of settings including office and field work.
• Follow safety policies and commit to an Incident and Injury Free environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Fluent English

Education

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Technology

Construction Management

Electrical Engineering

Construction Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Coastal Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Location: Cranford, NJ, US Jersey City, NJ, US Newark, NJ, US Brooklyn, NY, US New York, NY, US

Requisition ID:182452

Job Level:Internship

Department:Intern

Market:Marine

Employment Type:Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Weeks Marine Construction Division is offering paid internships/co-ops for students majoring in engineering and construction. Interns will gain exposure to the fundamental activities performed within this industry.

District Overview

Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project start-up, field engineering, scheduling, quantity take-offs, estimating, design, drafting and other tasks as needed.
• Apply knowledge, skills, and dispositions in a variety of settings including both office and field assignments.
• Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “Incident and Injury Free” work environment

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have completed their sophomore year, preferably their junior year, in one of the following majors: Civil Engineering; Civil Engineering Technology; Construction Management; Electrical Engineering; Construction Technology; Mechanical Engineering; or Coastal Engineering with a GPA of 2.95 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crawl, stoop and/or sit.
• Ability to remain seated in a stationary position for long periods of time
• Ability to navigate around the office to use equipment as needed
• Light lifting (Up to 20 lbs.) as needed

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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation:19/hr -25.00/hr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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 work on at Weeks Marine. With marine construction and dredging projects across North America, you’ll be challenged and have more opportunities to grow from Day One.

At Weeks Marine, you'll develop multidiscipline capabilities to grow your knowledge of marine infrastructure construction, waterway maintenance and creation, tunneling and other environmental coastal protection projects— all while helping people across the globe live better.

If you're looking for a career that can take you places, look no further.