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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 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 Northern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in various types of work in the heavy civil, power, transportation, and water resource markets.
Although most of our work is regionally based in Northern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry rather than design.
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 Northern California District is headquartered in Fairfield, CA, just 45 minutes from Sacramento International Airport.
We have projects scattered throughout the Northern California region, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, and San Jose areas.
We also have work across the west coast, 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 Northern 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
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
