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

Kiewit • San Jose, CA

27d • $21 - $25

About The Position

The Field/Office Engineer Internship offers hands-on experience related to a full-time construction career. Interns develop, participate in, and learn key roles and functions within construction management for Kiewit’s Northern California District, which specializes in heavy civil infrastructure projects, including earth moving, water/wastewater, transportation, roadways, and power. Projects are located throughout Northern California, and the assignment location will be determined closer to the start date. Interns must be able to travel and relocate as business requires. The internship is full-time during the summer, approximately May through August.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Ability to travel or relocate as needed.
• Ability to work full-time during the summer, approximately May through August.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide range of climates and environments.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and initiative.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and the ability to help ensure nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively, and understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and to work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating, and supervision of field activities.
• Perform engineering tasks using standard techniques and address minor technical problems arising during construction.
• Maintain records of job progress, costs, material usage, and other required information.
• Plan and schedule jobs or job segments.
• Investigate problems and reported incidents, and identify and recommend appropriate solutions or alternatives.
• Review plans and specifications to determine material requirements, quantities, qualities, and pricing.
• Work with suppliers to facilitate material handling and expedite deliveries.

Benefits

• The posting describes benefits for full-time staff employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and dependents; voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs; life insurance; disability benefits; retirement plans with matching; and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed