Design Intern - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (Fall 2026)

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an opening for a dynamic Civil and/or BIM Design Intern in our Digital Delivery Group. You will join the Infrastructure Design Department to support design-build delivery of infrastructure projects from Lone Tree, CO.

As an intern, you will work with engineering teams to develop civil designs, use Civil 3D for design documents, participate in design reviews, and maintain task progress while adhering to CAD standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in CAD, Engineering Technology, Construction Management (BIM focus) or similar program experience.
• Experience in basic civil CAD design and production of design documents preferred.
• Knowledge in Autodesk Civil 3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering teams to develop civil designs for infrastructure projects, supporting construction activities.
• Use Civil 3D to produce design for estimate and construction documents.
• Participate in design reviews to evaluate concepts and make recommendations.
• Maintain status of assigned tasks on team schedule.
• Follow CAD and quality standards.

Skills

Civil CAD design

Communication

Conceptual thinking

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in CAD/Engineering Tech (BIM focus)

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

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Design Intern - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (Fall 2026)

Location:

Lone Tree, CO, US

Requisition ID:182187

Job Level:Internship

Home District/Group:Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department:Drafting & Design

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an opening for a dynamic Civil and/or BIM Design Intern in our growing Digital Delivery Group. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

Location

This position will be based out of our Lone Tree, CO office.

Responsibilities

• Work with our engineering teams to develop civil designs for infrastructure projects,supporting construction activities on Kiewit projects
• Use Civil 3D software to produce design for estimate and construction documents
• Participate in design reviews to evaluate design concepts and make recommendations
• Maintain status of assigned tasks on team schedule
• Follow the company’s CAD and quality standards

Qualifications

• Pursuing anAssociate's orBachelor's degree in Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Technology, Construction Management (BIM focus)or similar program experience
• Experience in basic civil CAD design and production of design documents is preferred
• Knowledge in Autodesk Civil 3D is a plus
• Ability to create basic surfaces, alignments, profiles & sections
• Additional experience in Revit, or Navisworks is a plus
• General knowledge of engineering principles and materials for civil/ geotechnical work
• Read and understand construction documents
• Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with Engineers and Designers
• Critical thinking skills are necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize
• Capable of recognizing conflicts and discrepancies with strong attention to detail
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Construction experience is a plus

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:$18.00/hr-$22.00/hr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:09/16/2026 -12/01/2026

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.

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.