Field/Office Engineer Intern (Summer 2026) - TICS

Location: 

Houston, TX, US

Requisition ID: 177425 

Job Level: Internship 

Home District/Group: TIC Southern District 

Department: Project Engineering 

Market: OGC 

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 opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within construction management and project engineering.  

 

Our mission is to make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re installing the first of its kind carbon capture facility, erecting a dual train liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, or venturing into new markets such as ammonia, hydrogen, or renewable diesels, we depend on our trained and qualified field engineers to obsess over the safety, quality, cost, and timely execution of our projects. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and relocation 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. 

 

Other common names for this role: Office Engineer Intern, Office Intern, Field Engineer Intern, Construction Coordinator, Project Engineer Intern, Estimating Intern 

District Overview

The Industrial Company (TIC) Southern is a long-standing district within the business unit of TIC, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation. TIC Southern focuses on construction execution for oil, gas & chemical (OGC) projects in midstream, LNG, downstream, petrochemicals, alternative fuels, and more. Recently TIC Southern has expanded its portfolio to support the expanding Power market to include the construction execution of combined and single cycle power plants. TIC Southern is seeking individuals who are open to frequent relocation for career development opportunities and desire job responsibilities involved with building some of the largest construction projects the United States has to offer. With approximately 250 staff employees in the district, TIC Southern provides a personal approach to your development in a large organization known for our ability to build high quality work safely, on time and under budget. 

Location

With our home office in The Woodlands, Texas, we build various project sites across North America.  One of the many things that makes TIC culture unique is that we relocate where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities and locations.  Examples of recent and current project sites have been throughout the United States Gulf Coast, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Montana, California, Alberta (Canada), and Veracruz (Mexico). 

Responsibilities

•    Field engineering, operational planning, quantity and cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities 

•    Performing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction 

•    Maintaining records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc. 

•    Assist in execution planning and scheduling of 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), pricing of materials, etc. 

•    Coordinating with suppliers to manage, track, and expedite the procurement and delivery of materials as needed. 

•   Assisting in the overall execution of project engineering related activities by supporting the project management team with the planning, execution, and closeout of project related tasks 

Qualifications

•    Ability to travel and frequently relocate as needed  

•    Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August) 

•    Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related field 

•    Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt  

•    Ability to freely access all points of a construction site across diverse climates and environments   

•    Highly motivated, with demonstrated leadership skills, a 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  

•    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 Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • 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 fulltime 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.
 


At TIC, we only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best. We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, you’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.

If you want a career that can make an impact, look no further.

We offer our fulltime 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, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.


Nearest Major Market: Houston

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