About the role#
KWH Constructors Ltd is looking for a Field Engineering Intern to join our team. This role offers hands-on experience on active jobsites, where you will assist with production tracking, shop drawing reviews, and field layout. You will work directly with field engineers, project managers, and supervisors, gaining insight into the full lifecycle of structural steel projects. This is a full-time, paid position with the potential for a future full-time offer upon graduation.
What you'll do#
- Help oversee steel erection activities and join daily crew meetings to track production schedules.
- Review shop drawings, specifications, and project data to ensure quality and compliance.
- Support the team by spotting risks to schedule, budget, materials, or project processes.
- Complete daily work plans and production planners.
- Log daily activity and track performance metrics using HeavyJob, Autodesk Forma, and Smartsheet.
- Maintain accurate quantity input and cost coding for project financials.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and field supervisors.
- Assist with quality control inspections and documentation.
- Help plan and complete field layout alongside crews.
- Support the Project Manager with status reports and incident documentation.
- Gain exposure to estimating tasks, including schedule development, quantity takeoffs, and proposal review.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- No prior construction experience is required.
- A basic understanding of construction drawings, specifications, or scheduling concepts.
- Comfort with Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn HeavyJob, Autodesk Forma, and Smartsheet.
- Curiosity and a willingness to ask questions on the jobsite.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with an eye for detail.
- Ability to work on-site at active project locations and travel as needed.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Issaquah, Washington, with potential travel to project sites across the United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.
- Note: This role requires working on active jobsites, which may involve uneven terrain, climbing, and exposure to various weather conditions. Personal Protective Equipment is required at all times.
About KWH Constructors Ltd
KWH Constructors Ltd is a construction company founded in 1989. It operates in Canada and the United States with headquarters in Burnaby, British Columbia. The firm specializes in the erection and installation of bridges, heavy machinery, and complex steel structures. It maintains a team of approximately 30 employees.
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