CONSTRUCTION INTERN

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People!  Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

The internship runs from June – August 2026.

Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM with one Saturday per month. Hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand. 

This position starts at $21.25/hour.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. Currently a college student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
2. High School diploma or GED
3. Excellent written communication skills
4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
5. Proficient computer skills (word processing, and spreadsheets)
6. Proven people skills (working with all levels of employees)
7. Cooperative attitude with team-orientated disposition
8. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record
9. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)                                                                                                

1. Job cost
2. Filing
3. Takeoffs
4. Assist field crew with traffic control setup
5. Monitor trucking and haul costs
6. Timecards
7. Run errands
8. Material pickup and drop off
9. Special projects as assigned
10. Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.