Field Engineer Internship - Bridge and Marine District - Summer 2026

Overview

Summer internship supporting civil construction tasks: reviews, estimates, and site coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• planning
• scheduling
• cost tracking
• material takeoffs
• quality control
• vendor management

Tasks

-Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments -Prepare work plans, assure quality control, manage and track costs and materials, schedule equipment, administer safety programs and maintain exceptional owner relations. -Work with a vibrant and diverse team to build, estimate, and schedule civil, grading, utilities, roadway, and structural construction. -Maintaining records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc. -Working with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of material -Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc. -Support both administrative and construction activities as assigned by supervisor; review proposals, specifications and drawings, perform material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates and attend pre-bid investigation meetings. -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors. -Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate

Requirements

• civil engineering
• construction management
• full-time
• team player
• detail oriented
• no sponsorship

What You Bring

-Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment -Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills -Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August) -Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments -Ability to travel and relocate initially and throughout your career as business requires -Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time -Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity -Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail -Regular, reliable attendance -Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives -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

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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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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship required now or in the future.