Field/Office Engineer Internship - Southern California District (Summer 2026)

Field/Office Engineer Internship - Southern California District (Summer 2026)

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 mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, 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 Southern California District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil projects that include earth moving, water/wastewater, transportation, roadways, and power projects. Most of our work is concentrated in the Southern California region.

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. Kiewit's Southern California District is headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA, just 45 minutes east of Los Angeles International Airport. We have projects scattered throughout the Southern California region, in large cities and small towns. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Although our work is primarily concentrated in the Southern California region, our people must be able to travel and relocate as business requires.

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

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

Reliable transportation to and from work

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.

FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $20.00/hr - $24.00/hr (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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.