2026 Kiewit Construction Immersion Program

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

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About The Position

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund in partnership with Kiewit presents an exciting opportunity for students. Upperclassman can gain hands-on experience through an internship in Field Operations or Design Engineering, while underclassman can participate in a 2.5 day immersive event designed to provide deeper insight into the company’s culture, projects, and career pathways. Kiewit, one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations, offers construction and engineering services in various markets, including transportation, oil, gas and chemical, power, building, water, marine, industrial, and mining. The company values passionate, skilled, and safety-minded professionals who are committed to quality and have a strong work ethic. Kiewit provides opportunities for career growth and travel, allowing employees to work on significant projects that make a difference.

Requirements

• Currently attending a TMCF Member School.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August) if offered an internship.
• Ability to travel and relocate as business requires.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in 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 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.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Support jobsite operations by interpreting drawings, performing material/quantity calculations, surveying, preparing work plans, and coordinating crews.
• Contribute to construction efficiency by tracking labor, ordering/scheduling materials, supervising field activities, and participating in safety reviews and trainings.
• Provide project support through material takeoffs, basic engineering calculations, cost tracking, and preparation of purchase orders, RFIs, and subcontracts.
• Maintain accurate project documentation (daily reports, photos, change orders, as-builts) while assisting with recordkeeping and bid preparation.
• Assist in developing system designs through calculations, layouts, and software modeling, ensuring compliance with standards and codes.
• Collaborate across disciplines, review drawings for quality, recommend design improvements, and coordinate closely with construction teams for project success.

Benefits

• Exposure to real world challenges in the Construction & Engineering industries.
• Promotion of critical thinking and project management within a team/group setting.
• Opportunity for real world application of principles and theories studied within university curriculums.
• Scholarship up to $10,000 for 20 students enrolled full-time at an accredited Historically Black College & University for the 2026-2027 academic school year.
• Participation in a Kiewit Immersion experience for 2.5 days during the Spring 2026 semester, with majority of trip-related expenses covered.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees