Kiewit Scholars - Summer 2026 Internship

Overview

Summer field engineering internship supporting construction planning, design, and site tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• problem investigation
• record keeping
• engineering tasks
• scheduling
• materials procurement
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate -Maintaining records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc. -Performing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction -Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments -Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc. -Working with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• construction management
• kiewit scholars
• team player
• communication
• driver's license

What You Bring

-Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time -Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives -Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August) -Regular, reliable attendance -Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related -Currently enrolled at Colorado School of Mines, Iowa State University, Purdue University, University of Colorado-Boulder, or University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a member of the Kiewit Scholars Program -Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity -Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills -Ability to travel or relocate as needed -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work -Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment -Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

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About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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