Field Engineering Intern

KWH Constructors Ltd

. Help oversee steel erection activities alongside field engineers, project engineers, project managers, and field supervision .

Posted 10/20/2026internshipIssaquah • Washington • United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge in Civil Engineering principles, including construction drawings and scheduling concepts, while effectively coordinating with teams and managing project documentation. Proficient in utilizing tools like HeavyJob, Autodesk Forma, and Smartsheet to support project execution and quality assurance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Engineering Degree PursuitConstruction Drawings UnderstandingHeavyJob ProficiencyAutodesk Forma FamiliaritySmartsheet Experience

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Hard Skills

Construction DrawingsScheduling ConceptsQuantity TakeoffsProduction TrackingQuality ControlCost CodingField LayoutIncident DocumentationProject FinancialsErection Plans

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedClear CommunicatorOrganizedWillingness to LearnTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

HeavyJobAutodesk FormaSmartsheetMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Construction EngineeringConstruction ManagementProject ManagementField SupervisionSafety Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help oversee steel erection activities alongside field engineers, project engineers, project managers, and field supervision
Join daily crew meetings to track production schedules and confirm materials and equipment readiness
Review shop drawings, specifications, and project data to support quality and compliance
Identify risks to schedule, budget, materials, or processes
Complete daily work plans and production planners
Track production, schedule, and budget performance and log daily activity in HeavyJob and Autodesk Forma
Support schedule updates in Smartsheet or other approved tools
Maintain accurate quantity input and cost coding for project financials
Support status reports and incident documentation
Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and field supervisors
Support quality control and assurance reviews, inspections, and documentation
Assist with field layout alongside crews and engineering
Gain exposure to erection plans, submittals, and design drawing development
Help reconcile closeout checklists with the owner’s representative and field crews
Support estimating activities including schedules, quantity takeoffs, and proposal review
Participate in onboarding, safety training, production tracking, shop drawing review, and field layout on live projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Rising Sophomores and Juniors currently enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering program
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Basic understanding of construction drawings, specifications, or scheduling concepts (coursework counts)
Comfortable with Microsoft Office
Willingness to learn HeavyJob, Autodesk Forma, and Smartsheet
Organized, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator
Open to travel and on-site work at active project locations across the U.S. for the length of the internship
Must be eligible to work in the US
Eligibility to work in Canada would be advantageous
Ability to work on active jobsites involving time on feet, uneven terrain, climbing, all-weather conditions, and required PPE
No construction experience required; prior internship or field exposure is nice-to-have, not a must

Benefits

Comp & perks

1:1 mentorship from Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and Project Managers
Strong potential path to a full-time Field Engineer I offer after graduation
Competitive pay
Housing/travel stipend if applicable
Appropriate safety and equipment training
Portfolio of real project experience
Mentor network