Drainage Engineer Intern Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers Fall 2026

Kiewit Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an opening for a Drainage Engineer Intern in our Design Engineering Services Group. You will be part of our growing Infrastructure Design Department, focusing on water resources and drainage design concepts using AutoCAD, including presentation exhibits.

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with hydraulics/hydrology coursework; GPA 3.0+ preferred; strong communication and work ethic; on-site participation at Lone Tree, CO

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with hydraulics or hydrology focus.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong work ethic and good communication skills.
• Coursework in transportation and AutoCAD software.

Responsibilities

• Develop Water resources/drainage design concepts using AutoCAD.
• Develop presentation exhibits using AutoCAD.
• Investigate alternate intersection/interchange concepts.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Written and verbal communication

Strong work ethic

Transportation coursework

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering with hydraulics/hydrology focus

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Level: Internship

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an opening for a dynamic Drainage Engineer Intern in our growing Design Engineering Services 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.

Location

This position is based in our Lone Tree, CO office.

Responsibilities

• Develop Water resources/drainage design concepts using AutoCAD
• Develop presentation exhibits using AutoCAD
• Investigate alternate intersection/interchange concepts

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree with a focus on hydraulics or hydrology courses
• GPA above 3.0 preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Coursework in transportation, and AutoCAD software
• Be willing to fully participate in job assignments at the job site, district office or department to which the intern is assigned

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 - $24.50/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.

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.

Nearest Major Market

Denver

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AutoCAD, CAD, Drafting, Design Engineer, Construction, Engineering