Field/Office Engineer Internship - Southern California District (Summer 2027)

KiewitKiewitCosta Mesa, California, United States | Los Angeles County, California, United States | San Diego, California, United States
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Posted

9/25/2026

Employment

Full time, Internship, Temporary

Range

$20 - $25/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will assist with field engineering, operation planning, cost control, and project scheduling while supervising field activities. They will also perform engineering tasks, maintain project records, and coordinate with suppliers to manage material requirements.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. Applicants must be able to work full-time during the summer and possess the ability to travel or relocate as needed.

Key skills

Construction managementField engineeringProject schedulingCost controlMaterial procurementQuantity trackingContract administrationEstimatingTechnical problem solvingSafety complianceCommunicationTime managementAttention to detailTeamworkData recording

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About Kiewit

Industry

Construction

Employees

26,799

Type

Privately Held

Size

10,001+ employees

At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Job categories

ConstructionEngineeringTransportationEnergy

Description

Requisition ID: 182504  Job Level: Internship  Home District/Group: Southern California District  Department: Project Engineering  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 Kiewit’s Southern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil projects that include earth moving, water/wastewater, transportation, roadways, and power projects. Most of our work is concentrated in the Southern California region. 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. Kiewit’s Southern California District is headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA, just 45 minutes east of Los Angeles International Airport. We have projects scattered throughout the Southern California region, in large cities and small towns. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.  Although our work is primarily concentrated in the Southern California region, our people must be able to travel and relocate as business requires. #LI-AB1 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   •    Reliable transportation to and from work •    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, Office Intern, Field Intern 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.•    FIELD ROLES ONLY 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.

Requirements

  • •Construction management
  • •Field engineering
  • •Project scheduling
  • •Cost control
  • •Material procurement
  • •Quantity tracking
  • •Contract administration
  • •Estimating
  • •Technical problem solving
  • •Safety compliance
  • •Communication
  • •Time management
  • •Attention to detail
  • •Teamwork
  • •Data recording

Benefits

  • •Medical insurance
  • •Dental insurance
  • •Vision insurance
  • •Wellness programs
  • •Employee assistance programs
  • •Life insurance
  • •Disability insurance
  • •Retirement plans
  • •Paid time off

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