Field/Office Engineer Intern - Underground District - Summer 2027

Requisition ID: 181573  Job Level: Internship  Home District/Group: Underground District  Department: Field Operations  Market: Transportation  Employment Type: Full Time Temporary    Position Overview Are you interested in a hands-on real-world learning experience directly related to the skills needed in a full-time construction career?  In this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within construction management.  Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. District Overview The Underground District has been constructing underground facilities for over 70 years and is recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry. We have completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than several billion dollars. Our work includes projects related to transportation, water/wastewater, environmental facilities, power, mining, and telecommunications.   We incorporate state-of the art technology with proven construction methods to ensure excellence and ongoing success. Kiewit’s decentralized organizational structure allows us to compete both locally and nationally.   Please keep in mind that we are an Underground Construction business, so chances are that a majority of your day will be spent working Underground. Services include TBM Rock, TBM Soft Ground, Sequential Excavation, Drill and Blast, Shaft Excavation, Concrete, Tunnel Rehab, and Numerous Trenchless Methods. 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 •    Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities •    Performing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction •    Maintaining records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc. •    Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments •    Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate •    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 Qualifications •    Ability to travel or relocate as needed  •    Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August) •    Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related  •    Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments   •    Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative  •    Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time  •    Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity  •    Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt  •    Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills  •    Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives  •    Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail  •    Other common names for this role: Office Engineer Intern, Field Intern   #LI-SS1 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: $20.00/hr - $25.00/hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to 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.