Civil Engineer Intern - Kiewit Power Engineering (Summer 2027)

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern to support design and development of project documentation. You will assist with techniques, calculations, and CAD tasks while learning company standards and tools.

The role emphasizes growth, teamwork, and building professional skills within a civil engineering environment. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Civil Engineering degree, have a GPA above 3.0, and communicate well.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• GPA above 3.0 preferred.
• Must communicate effectively and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Represent Kiewit Engineering professionally to owners, contractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and applying engineering techniques for site development projects.
• Design for an assigned system including analysis and layout to develop design documents.
• Review drawings for conformance with standards; coordinate with civil designers.
• Assist design efforts with project personnel across disciplines.
• Collaborate with entry and mid-level staff for skill development; review progress.
• Use basic civil engineering software and CAD tools per industry codes.
• Collaborate with discipline groups to support business needs.
• Provide recommendations on designs and standards.
• Work closely with construction partners to ensure project success.

Skills

Effective communication

Timely task completion

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Professional representation of Kiewit

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

GPA above 3.0 preferred

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Word processing

Job description

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Location: Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID:182139

Job Level:Internship

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern for our Kansas City office. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater

Location

This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation, selection, and application of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for site development projects.
• Design for an assigned system that may include analysis, calculations, research, selection, layout, etc. necessary to develop required design documents.
• Utilize knowledge of departmental design standards and applicable engineering codes to review prepared drawings and documents for conformance; work with civil designers to ensure quality procedures are followed.
• Assist in design efforts with all project personnel in all disciplines and departments ranging from moderate to large or complex projects.
• Collaborate with entry and mid-level employees for skills development; review work progress and results and provide direction as needed.
• Utilize basic civil engineering software packages and computer-aided drafting software in accordance with industry codes and standards.
• Collaborate with various discipline and subsidiary groups to provide expertise and support business needs.
• Provide recommendations and suggestions on designs as well as processes and standards.
• Work closely with Kiewit construction partners in a collaborative manner to ensure total project success.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program.
• GPA above 3.0 preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
• Must be able to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Must be able to represent Kiewit Engineering and Design in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit Engineering and Design organization.
• Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, database, word processing programs and basic computer operation.

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.

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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.