Field Operations Intern

Job Description

Internship – Field Operations (OGC)

Requisition ID: 177230
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Kiewit Offshore Services District
Department: Field Operations
Market: OGC (Oil, Gas & Chemical)
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 invaluable opportunity to develop, participate, and learn key roles and functions within construction management.

Our mission is to make a difference, and we offer unique 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 Offshore Services

Kiewit Offshore Services is a dedicated district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation that specializes in building structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, just 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, our expansive 550-acre fabrication yard is home to 300 staff employees and 1400 craft employees who work year-round. The projects undertaken by Kiewit Offshore Services demand significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, and an unyielding commitment to safety from all employees. These projects are truly unforgettable in their scope and complexity.

The Kiewit Offshore Services team is a diverse, tight-knit group that enjoys fun team-building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, and sporting events throughout the year. Our employees are exceptionally schedule-driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, our teams are recognized as the best, evidenced by countless project opportunities from owners who consistently seek our expertise when challenged with complex projects. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, are ready for a fast-paced career, are trainable, and can work exceptionally well within a diverse team.

Location

This internship position is based out of Ingleside, TX (Corpus Christi, TX area).

Responsibilities

• Performing field engineering tasks, operational planning, and cost control.
• Contributing to project scheduling, quantity tracking, and material procurement.
• Assisting with contract administration, estimating, and supervision of field activities.
• Executing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor technical problems arising during construction.
• Maintaining essential records regarding job progress, costs, and material usage.
• Participating in the 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) and pricing of materials.
• Working collaboratively with suppliers as required to facilitate 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 a related field.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide range of 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 is essential.
• Ability to 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 full-time 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.