Job Information
Kiewit West Coast Field Engineer Internship - Summer 2024 in Kent, Washington
Requisition ID: 169730
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: West Coast Region
Department: Intern
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 goal is to place you in the Kiewit market or region that is the right fit for you! Whether you’re interested in boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we have the opportunity for you!
Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. 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 presence on the west coast encompasses several major markets and provides incredible opportunities to work on projects ranging from mass transit systems, water/wastewater plants, roads, highways, bridges, vertical construction, and more. We have regional and project offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Portland, Seattle, Alaska, and Hawaii, and we pursue work all throughout the west coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the construction industry and open to an adventure. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience and challenging responsibilities from the day they join our team, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned the reputation as the premier contractor on the west coast.
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.
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 (accommodations provided if relocation policy is met)
Reliable transportation to and from work
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
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.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation: 17.00 - 23.00
(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.
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.
Company: Kiewit