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Job description
Position Overview
We know you're not just looking for an internship. You want an adventure - to do something that makes a real impact on the world around you. As an Environmental Intern, you'll support the Environmental Team with regulatory research, participating in field exercises at projects, developing environmental articles, preparing and presenting training, and conducting vendor reviews. As you continue pursuing your degree during the school year, we'll support you by offering real world experience at one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.
Position Overview
We know you're not just looking for an internship. You want an adventure - to do something that makes a real impact on the world around you. As an Environmental Intern, you'll support the Environmental Team with regulatory research, participating in field exercises at projects, developing environmental articles, preparing and presenting training, and conducting vendor reviews. As you continue pursuing your degree during the school year, we'll support you by offering real world experience at one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.
Requisition ID:
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Central District
Department: Environmental
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary
District Overview
Kiewit’s Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Rockies, Midwest, and South-Central regions of the United States. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.
Location
Although headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Central District has projects that span anywhere from the Rockies to the Mississippi. A majority of our work is concentrated in Colorado, Tennessee, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Montana. In addition, we partner with many of our sister districts who have work in the surrounding states such as Texas, Kentucky, and Louisiana. Our projects are located in both large cities and small towns, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as business requires.
Responsibilities
Support the Environmental department with regulatory research
Keep abreast of Federal environmental legislation and regulations and conduct regulatory research
Develop environmental articles for newsletter
Assist with developing minutes for conference calls and training
Assist with electronic solutions and data input to track company sustainability performance
Assist with preparation and presentation of environmental training
Participate in field exercises at projects and conduct vendor reviews
Overall department support and duties as assigned
Inventory for Greenhouse Gases and participate in sustainability initiatives
Qualifications
Pursuing a degree in environmental science or related field in environmental compliance or engineering
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Detail oriented, flexible and highly motivated
Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
Effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Team player but able to work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives
Willingness and flexibility to travel, as needed
Ability to work 30-40 hours in the summer and 5-20 hours during the school year
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.
Base Compensation: 20.00/hr - $24.00/hr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/04/2026 - 01/01/2027
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.
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Worksite address
brentwood, TN, 37027, US
Who can apply
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