District Engineer Internships
District engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across infrastructure planning, construction oversight, and field operations, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Kiewit Corporation among the employers posting roles now.
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Requisition ID: 183049
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Eastern District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
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, 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 Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.
Kiewit Eastern District is currently seeking Engineer Interns for their Summer 2026 Intern Program! Kiewit’s Eastern District primarily performs heavy civil projects in infrastructure & energy, specializing in transportation, roadways, rail, power and water/wastewater while developing builders to lead the future of our company.
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. Eastern District’s work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area, the DMV area, and the Northeast. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!
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, electrical 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
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- 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
Base Compensation: $17.00/hr - $24.50/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.
Requisition ID: 183049
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Eastern District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
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, 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 Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.
Kiewit Eastern District is currently seeking Engineer Interns for their Summer 2026 Intern Program! Kiewit’s Eastern District primarily performs heavy civil projects in infrastructure & energy, specializing in transportation, roadways, rail, power and water/wastewater while developing builders to lead the future of our company.
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. Eastern District’s work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area, the DMV area, and the Northeast. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!
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, electrical 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
#LI-SS1
- 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
Base Compensation: $17.00/hr - $24.50/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.
District Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your District Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than your classmates do
Large engineering firms, transportation agencies, and infrastructure consultancies recruit summer interns the preceding fall and close cohorts well before spring. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Check listings throughout the fall semester and don't wait for a spring job fair to begin applying.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Intern hiring teams for district engineer roles expect limited work history, so your projects are the proof. Document two or three complete assignments, CAD drawings, site survey reports, design calculations, or construction management write-ups, with the tools you used and a way to view the work. Linking the portfolio in your resume gives reviewers something real to assess.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and your professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, combining both approaches widens the pool you reach and reduces your dependence on any single channel.
Practice the technical screen out loud before your first interview
District engineer intern interviews typically involve a technical screen covering engineering principles, software tools like AutoCAD or Civil 3D, and scenario-based questions about field or project decisions. Practice answering out loud and walking through your reasoning step by step. Interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers first
Many large engineering firms, public agencies, and infrastructure companies run formal rotational or cohort-based internship programs designed to train candidates new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill quickly, and often carry the clearest path to a return offer. Identify the ones that match your focus area and get your application in during the first recruiting wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 0% of the district engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you're not spending time on roles you can't accept. Applying only to realistic options keeps your effort focused and your applications stronger.
District Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a district engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented portfolio showing field surveys, CAD drawings, design calculations, or construction plans gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to employers online and show up to campus career fairs, where recruiters for structured programs often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a district engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made so you can ask the right questions at the right time. Treat the internship as an audition, but don't count on an offer before you've earned one.
When should I apply for district engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large infrastructure firms, public agencies, and engineering consultancies recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping up their cohorts before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss the early waves at the biggest employers.
Are district engineer internships paid?
Most professional district engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry sector, and location, and listings display it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon in engineering and infrastructure roles but can appear at certain nonprofit or public-sector organizations, so read each listing carefully.
What should a district engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For district engineer candidates, that means CAD drawings, site survey reports, design calculations, or construction management case studies, linked or attached wherever possible so reviewers can assess the actual work. Add relevant coursework, software proficiencies like AutoCAD or Civil 3D, and keep everything to one page.
Are there remote district engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the district engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts tend to fill fast because they attract a wider applicant pool. Apply early and filter by work type so you're only reviewing roles that match what you can actually commit to.
Can international students get district engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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