Field Engineer Co- Op - South Central District (Spring 2027)

Kiewit is a construction and infrastructure company specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource projects. The Field Engineer Co-Op will gain hands-on experience in construction management by supporting field engineering, operations planning, cost control, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, estimating, and field supervision.

What you'll do:

• 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 #LI-VB1

What they're looking for:

• 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
• Regular, reliable attendance

Benefits:

• For fulltime staff employees: top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• For fulltime staff employees: voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• For fulltime staff employees: life insurance
• For fulltime staff employees: disability coverage
• For fulltime staff employees: retirement plans with matching
• For fulltime staff employees: generous paid time off