FIELD/OFFICE ENGINEER INTERN - CHERNE DISTRICT (SUMMER 2025)

Requisition ID : 173372

Job Level : Internship

Home District / Group : Cherne District

Department : Field Operations

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 this internship that will have you work full-time during the summer, 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

Cherne Contracting is one of Kiewit's oldest districts. Founded in 1916, Cherne is a valuable part of Kiewit and is well known for safety and quality of execution in amazing projects within the oil, gas and chemical, industrial and power sectors.

Alone and with other Kiewit districts through internal joint ventures, Cherne not only provides challenges but the stability and career development opportunities expected in a world-class multi-billion-dollar organization.

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

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Ability to travel or relocate as needed

Ability to work full-time during the summer 2025

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 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.

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 : Cherne