Electrical Design Intern - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (Summer 2027)

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering in Lenexa, KS is seeking an Electrical CAD 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 contributing to project success.

Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools and have an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Associate/Bachelor’s in Design & Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology or related degree.
• Basic experience with 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD MEP, or Navisworks.
• Must be able to conceptualize in a 3D environment.
• Must communicate via email and use electronic meeting requests.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and PDF software.
• Represent Kiewit to owners, contractors, vendors and others outside the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reports project progression updates to Lead Electrical Designers.
• Develops 3D models and checks for interferences and constructability.
• Creates plan drawings and details for electrical deliverables.
• Develops sketches to accompany other concept documentation.
• Develops schematics and one-line drawings from sketches or markups.
• Maintains master drawing set with current revisions for electrical/controls design.
• Files master sets and superseded drawings as required.
• Completes as-built using RFIs and ECNs for conformed records.
• Participates in project meetings as required.
• Routes electrical cables to generate a cable schedule.
• Models electrical components using vendor submittals.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks to support project development.

Skills

3D design concepts

Email communication

Spreadsheets

PDF software

Education

Associates/Bachelor's in Design & Drafting Technology or related

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Navisworks

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Electrical Design Intern - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (Summer 2027)

Location:

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID:181541

Job Level:Internship

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department:Drafting & Design

Employment Type:Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking an Electrical CAD 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, Inc is 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 growing Industrial and 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. #LI-IPLA

Other Requirements:

• 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.