Electrical Engineer Intern - Kiewit Power Engineering (Summer 2027)

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

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering in Lenexa, KS, is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. You will assist with design work, electrical calculations, drawings, and equipment specs while supporting project teams across power facilities.

The internship offers exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, collaboration with experienced professionals, and opportunities to gain practical, hands-on experience in EPC projects within the power sector.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Above 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.
• Demonstrate interest in power systems engineering.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Be a team player.
• Prefer individuals who are junior or senior in ABET-accredited programs.

Responsibilities

• Check wiring drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and data sheets.
• Research requirements from standards, contracts, and proposals.
• Prepare basic engineering calculations and drawings per standards.
• Provide draft equipment specifications for major electrical equipment.
• Perform bid evaluations and coordinate equipment contracts with vendors.
• Maintain engineering records and lists as required.
• Develop and manage cable and termination information using design software.
• Coordinate work with engineers, designers, PMs, construction personnel and vendors.
• Learn departmental design standards and applicable codes and policies.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interest in power systems

Education

ABET-accredited EE program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Electrical Engineer Intern - Kiewit Power Engineering (Summer 2027)

Location:

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID:182163

Job Level:Internship

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

As an Electrical Engineer Intern, you will be a part of a growing team that supports all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing electrical calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to keep our construction crews safe.

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

• Checking manufacturer's wiring drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, data sheets and similar drawings
• Researching and analyzing requirements from various engineering standards, contracts and proposal documents
• Preparing basic engineering calculations and drawings following Kiewit Power Engineers standards
• Providing draft equipment specifications for major electrical equipment
• Performing bid evaluations
• Coordinating electrical equipment contracts directly with equipment vendors
• Maintaining engineering records and lists as required
• Developing and managing cable and termination information utilizing plant design software
• Coordinating work with other engineers, designers, project managers, construction personnel and vendors
• Developing familiarity with departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit Power Engineers policies

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

The individual must:
Be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and in good standing from ABET accredited institution
Above 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
Demonstrate interest in power systems engineering
Possess excellent organizational and communication skills
Be a team player
Prefer individuals with junior or senior standing in ABET accredited program

Computer Skills

Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. The individual will develop familiarity with and learn to use the electrical department design software tools.

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.