Electrical Design Intern – Kiewit Industrial (Summer 2026) Kiewit Construction and engineering [...]

Northwest Iowa Community College; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. in Lenexa, KS seeks an Electrical Design Intern to support the creation and maintenance of electrical deliverables. The role emphasizes 3D modeling, drawing development, and coordination with the lead designers to ensure constructability and compliance with code requirements.

The position offers exposure to national and local engineering standards, RFI/ECN handling, and collaboration across project teams to contribute to successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Associates, Vocational or Bachelor’s degree in Design & Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology or Design or a related degree.
• Basic experience utilizing 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD MEP, or Navisworks.
• Must be able to conceptualize in a 3D environment.
• Must be able to communicate through emails and utilize electronic meeting requests.
• Must have working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and PDF software.

Responsibilities

• Reports project progression updates to Lead Electrical Designers.
• Utilizes applicable engineering codes.
• Develops 3D models from drawings and sketches; checks for interferences.
• Creates plan drawings and details for electrical deliverables.
• Develops sketches to accompany concept documentation.
• Develops schematics and one-line drawings from sketches or markups.
• Maintains master drawing set with current revisions for electrical/controls drawings.
• Handles filing of master sets and superseded drawings.
• Completes as-built by processing RFIs, ECNs and red-marked drawings.
• Participates in project meetings as required.
• Ensures design checks for safety, operability, and maintainability.

Skills

3D concept visualization

Email communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Design & Drafting Tech or related

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Navisworks

Job description

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineeringis seeking an Electrical Design Intern for the Lenexa, KS 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, Incis a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 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 growingIndustrial & Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural and architectural disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets such as advanced technologies; mining, minerals and metals; process industries; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; and industrial water.

Location

This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office.

Responsibilities

• Reports project progression updates and/or issues to Lead Electrical Designers required.


• Utilize applicable engineering national and local codes.


• Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills. Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability.


• Creates plan drawings and details for electrical deliverables.


• Develops sketches to accompany other concept documentation.


• Develop schematics and one-line drawings from engineering sketches or markups.


• Maintain master drawing set with current revisions for the electrical and controls design drawings.


• File master sets/originals, superseded drawings and originals as required in a timely manner.


• Complete as-built by utilizing Request for Information (RFI) forms, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and red-marked drawings from construction to develop “Conformed to Construction Records” as required.


• Participates in project meetings as required.


• Checks design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.


• Resolves checked drawings; prove and understand comments made.


• Routes electrical cables to generate a cable schedule.


• Model electrical components using vendor submittals and electrical designs.


• Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Associates, Vocational or Bachelor’sdegree in Design & Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology or Designor a related degree.


• Basic experience utilizing 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD MEP, or Navisworks and have knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.


• Must be able to conceptualize in a 3D environment.


• Must be able to communicate through emails and utilize electronic meeting requests.


• Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and PDF software.


• Must be able to represent Kiewit manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit organization.