Field/Office Engineer Intern - Oil, Gas, & Chemical Market (Summer 2024)

Requisition ID: 169817 

Job Level: Internship 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy US District 

Department: Intern 

Market: OGC 

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 the Oil, Gas, & Chemical market?  In this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions working within our Oil, Gas, and Chemical districts.  

 

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

When you join our Oil, Gas, and Chemical market, you have the exciting opportunity to work on exciting projects ranging from cohesive engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, refining, chemicals, petrochemicals, biofuels, and other process industries. We build major projects throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Kansas, Montana, California and Arkansas. 

We are seeking individuals who are open to regular and frequent relocation for career development opportunities and who desire job responsibilities in field operations ranging from project controls, craft management, safety, quality, and contract administration. Your initial work assignment will compliment your experience and education, allowing you to make significant contributions to the project success. If you’re seeking employment with a company known for their financial stability, a broad range of specialized capabilities, commitment to people development, and an outstanding performance record you will find employment within our Oil, Gas, & Chemical market to be fulfilling career choice, with long-term benefits.

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 
•    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
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