A century‑old marine contractor specializing in dredging, construction, tunneling, aggregates and marine services.
Support field engineering, scheduling, estimating, design, and drafting on construction projects.
15 days ago ago
$19 - $24
Entry-level
Internship
Newark, NJ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Marine Construction
Dredging
Pile Driving
Dock Construction
Heavy Lifting
Environmental Services
Project Management
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Transportation
Heavy Civil Infrastructure
Environmental Remediation
Coastal Resiliency
Marine
Renewable Energy
Marine Pipelines
Role
Description
safety
field engineering
scheduling
quantity take-offs
estimating
design
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crawl, stoop and/or sit.
Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “Incident and
Assist in project start-up, field engineering, scheduling, quantity take-offs, estimating, design,
Apply knowledge, skills, and dispositions in a variety of settings including both office and field
Requirements
microsoft office
civil engineering
gpa 2.95
communication
teamwork
reliable attendance
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to navigate around the office to use equipment as needed
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Ability to remain seated in a stationary position for long periods of time
This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language
Light lifting (Up to 20 lbs.) as needed
Regular, reliable attendance
Successful candidates will have completed their sophomore year, preferably their junior year, in
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
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.
The company traces its origins back to 1919 when it started operations with coal unloading at New York docks.
500-ton crane
Heavy-Lift Capability
The company operates a 500-ton revolving crane capable of handling massive objects, such as lifting the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
Founded by Francis and Richard B. Weeks, the company began unloading coal at New York docks with two floating cranes and rapidly grew its maritime expertise.
Over decades it expanded services—wreck removal, navigational aids installation, dredging, marine construction—and built one of North America’s largest floating fleets.
Now a standalone subsidiary of Kiewit (since January 2023), it leverages deep equipment resources and legacy partnerships dating back to the 1960s.
Typical projects span coastal protection, port infrastructure, tunnels (e.g., Spadina Subway, Euclid Tunnel), and heavy-lift salvage of aircraft and vessels.
With divisions in construction, dredging, tunneling, aggregates and marine services, it delivers turnkey solutions using cranes, dredges, barges, tugs and custom yards.
Standout feats include recovering the downed US Airways Flight 1549 hull.
Culture + Values
We care for the well-being of our people and help them grow in their ability to be successful.
We conduct our business to the highest ethical standards and take responsibility for our actions.
We commit to excellence in all we do with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
We preserve the unique culture to build a stronger organization for future generations of employees.
Environment + Sustainability
4 billion gallons
Annual sewer overflow diverted
Participates in Project Clean Lake to reduce combined sewer overflow by diverting billions of gallons annually.
10‑mile pipeline
Sediment pipeline implementation
Electric boosters used in a notable project with a significant sediment pipeline system.
Vision: Culture of environmental and social responsibility embedded in all operations.
Planet: Committed to creating healthy and resilient coastal communities with highest degree of care and protection.
Innovation: Invested in electric boosters, repowering vessels, electrifying operations, and acquiring electric hydraulic cranes.
Equipment: Fleet includes three fully‑electric E‑cranes, seven hydraulic dredges, tugboats with Tier II+, and hopper dredges with Tier IV engines to reduce NOₓ and particulate emissions.