Field Engineering Intern
About The Position
KWH Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineering Intern to work on active construction jobsites in the Western United States. KWH is a privately owned steel erector and general contractor with a construction engineering subsidiary, Somerset Construction Engineering. The company specializes in erection-oriented projects, including bridges, machinery, heavy equipment, and complex steel structures, and focuses on delivering quality, safety, cost efficiency, and value through engineered construction methods. This hands-on summer internship provides exposure to structural steel erection and construction engineering from start to finish. The intern will work alongside field engineers and project teams on production tracking, drawing review, field layout, quality processes, scheduling, and project documentation, with mentorship from Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and Project Managers. The internship introduces tools such as HeavyJob, Autodesk Forma, and Smartsheet. Strong performers may have the opportunity to discuss a full-time Field Engineer I role after graduation. The role is based in Issaquah, Washington, and other potential West Coast and California job sites. Travel to project sites across the Western United States, including Alaska, may be required, with extended stays as needed. The work takes place on active jobsites and involves time on your feet, uneven terrain, climbing, and all-weather conditions; PPE is required. KWH provides appropriate safety and equipment training.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering program as a rising sophomore or junior.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of construction drawings, specifications, or scheduling concepts; coursework counts.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office and willing to learn HeavyJob, Autodesk Forma, and Smartsheet.
- Curious, eager to learn, and willing to ask questions on a jobsite.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator.
- Open to travel and on-site work at active project locations across the U.S. for the length of the internship.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Able to work on active jobsites, including time on your feet, uneven terrain, climbing, and all-weather conditions, with PPE required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship or field exposure in construction; it is not required.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
Responsibilities
- Help oversee steel erection activities alongside field engineers, project engineers, project managers, and field supervisors.
- Participate in daily crew meetings to track production schedules and confirm materials and equipment are ready.
- Help review shop drawings, specifications, and project data to support quality and compliance.
- Help identify risks to schedule, budget, materials, or processes.
- Complete daily work plans and production planners.
- Help track production, schedule, and budget performance, and log daily activity in HeavyJob and Autodesk Forma.
- Support schedule updates in Smartsheet or other approved tools.
- Help maintain accurate quantity input and cost coding for project financials.
- Support the Project Manager with status reports and incident documentation as needed.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and field supervisors.
- Support quality control and assurance reviews, inspections, and project documentation.
- Help plan and complete field layout alongside crews and engineering.
- Gain exposure to erection plans, submittals, and design drawing development.
- Help reconcile the closeout checklist with the owner's representative and field crews.
- Learn and follow jobsite safety and quality practices.
- Gain exposure to estimating, including schedules, quantity takeoffs, and proposal review, as opportunities arise.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $25.00–$30.00 per hour.
- 1:1 mentorship from Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and Project Managers.
- Potential opportunity to discuss a full-time Field Engineer I role after graduation for strong performers.
- Housing or travel stipend if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
