Supply Chain Intern - Kiewit Offshore Services (Summer 2026)

Position Overview

A Supply Chain Intern position with Kiewit provides a hands-on learning experience directly related to the skills needed in a full-time career. You will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within supply chain management to support our construction operations. As a Supply Chain Intern, you will gain exposure to areas such as Estimating, Contracts, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics & Compliance, Material Management and much more! 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 being a part of the creation of landmark projects. 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, a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550-acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300 staff employees and 1400 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable.

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. The employees are extremely schedule driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, their teams are the best evidenced by the countless project opportunities from owners who seek their expertise when challenged with complex projects. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, ready for a fast-paced career, trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.  

Location

This position is located at Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) headquarters in Ingleside, TX. 

Responsibilities

•    Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives
•    Purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost in correct amounts per specifications and drawings
•    Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories
•    Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier’s reputation and history
•    Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine needs for changes
•    Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services
•    Design and present an End of Program Presentation to showcase your work and development throughout this internship

Qualifications

•    Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August)
•    Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Supply Chain Management or related 
•    Genuine interest and passion for the field of purchasing/procurement
•    Strong customer service and communication skills 
•    Detail-oriented, highly motivated with ability to effectively manage time
•    Team player with the ability to work well independently
•    Ability to maintain excellent attendance
•    Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Preferred Skills: 
•    Technical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
•    Customer service and leadership experience 

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