About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in construction management within the heavy civil, transportation, and water sectors. You will work on-site to support field operations and office engineering tasks, gaining insight into how projects are built from the ground up.
What you'll do#
- Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
- Perform quantity calculations, material takeoffs, and basic engineering calculations.
- Assist in preparing work plans, work packages, and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
- Support field surveying, work layout, and the collection of as-built data.
- Help coordinate material deliveries and schedule work groups on the jobsite.
- Enter data into the job cost system and review cost reports.
- Participate in safety reviews, toolbox meetings, and safety training.
- Assist with project recordkeeping, daily timesheets, and correspondence.
- Support the preparation of purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders.
- Supervise field operations and subcontractor activities.
- Analyze historical project data and complete plan reviews for assigned projects.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Ability to work full-time during the summer months from May through August.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership experience, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
- A valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel and relocate to various project sites as business requires.
- Ability to access all areas of a construction site in diverse climates and environments.
- Commitment to safety, ethics, and integrity.
- A strong work ethic, including availability for rotating schedules, shift work, or weekends if required.
- Previous internship experience is preferred.
- Note: Sponsorship for employment is not available for this position.
Location & details#
- Role: Field/Office Engineer Intern
- Term: Summer 2027
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona (with potential for project-based relocation)
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time
About Kiewit
Kiewit is a construction and engineering organization based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1884, the company operates across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It provides services in markets such as transportation, mining, energy, and water infrastructure. The firm is employee-owned and maintains a workforce of over 26,000 people.
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