Structural Field Engineer Intern
About The Position
KWH Constructors, Inc. is hiring a Structural Field Engineer Intern to work at active construction project sites in the Western United States, including Alaska. The internship provides hands-on experience supporting structural steel erection and other construction projects, working alongside field engineers, project engineers, project managers, field supervisors, and crews. Travel to project sites may be required, including extended stays. The intern will learn construction tools and safety protocols, contribute to live production tracking, shop drawing review, field layout, and project documentation, and gain exposure to how projects are built from start to finish. The position includes mentorship from field and project leaders and may provide strong performers with the opportunity to discuss a full-time Field Engineer I role after graduation. The role is full-time for the summer and is non-exempt. Pay is $25–$30 per hour, with a housing or travel stipend if applicable.
Requirements
- 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 using 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship or field exposure in construction; not required.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
Responsibilities
- Help oversee steel erection activities alongside field and project engineers, project managers, and field supervision.
- Participate in daily crew meetings to track production schedules and confirm materials and equipment are ready.
- Review shop drawings, specifications, and project data to support quality and compliance.
- Help identify risks to schedules, budgets, materials, or processes.
- Complete daily work plans and production planners.
- 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 apply safety and quality priorities on jobsites.
- Gain exposure to estimating, including schedules, quantity takeoffs, and proposal review, as opportunities arise.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Housing or travel stipend if applicable
- Mentorship from Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and Project Managers
- Potential path to a full-time Field Engineer I offer after graduation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
