About the role#
As a Survey Intern with Kiewit, you will gain hands-on experience in both the field and the office. This role provides exposure to the core functions of a surveying career within the heavy civil construction industry. You will work alongside our project teams to support infrastructure projects, including transportation and structural concrete work.
What you'll do#
- Follow the project survey plan for field operations.
- Maintain accurate records, field procedures, and survey audits.
- Process field data using specialized software.
- Take accurate and legible field notes.
- Perform the setting and maintenance of the control network.
- Communicate regularly with the project surveying team.
- Follow all field safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in surveying or a related field.
- Ability to work full-time during the summer, typically from May through August.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet project deadlines.
- Commitment to ethics, integrity, and safety.
- Ability to access all areas of a construction site in various climates and environments.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to travel and relocate as business needs require.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Lone Tree, Colorado (with travel and relocation required based on project needs).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Modality: On-site.
About Kiewit
Kiewit is a construction and engineering organization based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1884, the company operates across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It provides services in markets such as transportation, mining, energy, and water infrastructure. The firm is employee-owned and maintains a workforce of over 26,000 people.
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