Field Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
Kraemer North America is currently looking for Field Engineer Interns to join our teams in the Upper Midwest Region (MN, WI, IL, IA), the Mountain West Region (CO and WA), and our National Railroad Group, which travels to projects across the U.S., as part of our fall recruiting season for summer 2027 internships. We are looking for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field who are self-motivated and passionate about a career in heavy civil construction.
Field Engineer Interns are exposed to a wide variety of construction-related activities, including scheduling, cost controls, subcontractor and supplier management, safety, formwork design, quality control, estimating, and labor and material management. They work closely with experienced Field Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Superintendents at Kraemer North America.
We value our people. We work safely. We provide quality and commitment.
We’re proud to offer a stable and challenging work environment that supports personal and professional growth. As a family-centered company, Kraemer is committed to delivering technical, innovative, and complete solutions for challenging highway and bridge construction projects. We recognize that our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud to employ some of the most talented professionals in the construction industry.
Responsibilities
- Assist project management in coordinating resources, schedules and subcontractors for on-site engineering activities
- Assist in monitoring cost controls and procuring permanent material and supplies
- Coordinate engineering requirements with the project superintendent
- Track and coordinate all project submittals (e.g., fabrication and shop drawings)
- Prepare periodic pay estimates & quantity reporting
- Track project labor and equipment trends
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly cost-to-complete reports
- Check subgrade prior to Kraemer mobilization to area
- Assist with Form Layout/Grade
- Assist with Environmental Compliance – document control and follow up
- Take and document site photographs
- Coordinate TCS for crew work
- Verify and log quantities installed
- Conduct field quality control as needed
- Participate in Teams meetings
- Recognize and identify hazards
- Review subcontractor safety operations
- Identify and procure safety resources required prior to start of work activity
- Perform site safety and risk assessments; incorporate safety needs into Work Activity Plan (WAP)
- Generate Look Ahead and Flash reports
- Generate WAPs
- Complete daily journals, quality control log & binder
- Calculate and/or verify concrete orders
- Complete COC submittals
- Draft RFIs
- Participate in crew/schedule review with Superintendents
- Update As-Built Plans
- Assist with site orientations
Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Passion for safety and construction
- Previous experience with construction software preferred
- Previous experience with AGTEK and/or AutoCAD preferred
Compensation: Starting at $25/hour. Base wage is dependent on multiple factors: education, experience, skills, and abilities.
Location & Schedule: The internship location will be based on business needs and candidate preference. Start dates will be based on semester schedules and candidate availability.