Machine Learning Intern - Kiewit Data Services (Summer 2027)

Kiewit Corporation; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation's Data Services team in Omaha, NE is seeking a Summer 2027 Machine Learning Intern. You’ll join a multidisciplinary group applying ML to construction challenges, building AI-assisted workflow automations, improving project estimates, and developing models using data from ground robots, drones, cameras, and connected vehicles.

This internship offers hands-on experience with data preparation, model development, and collaboration with engineers and project teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field such as Machine Learning, Robotics, Autonomy, Applied Mathematics, Data Analytics, or Engineering.
• Available to work full-time during the summer (May–August).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ML specialists, engineers, and project teams to understand needs and develop practical ML solutions.
• Prepare and assess data used in ML models and estimation tools.
• Contribute to AI-assisted workflow automations and models for financial and schedule estimates.
• Explore data from robots, drones, cameras, and connected vehicles to identify patterns for forward-looking models.
• Investigate issues, test approaches, and communicate findings to teammates.

Skills

Machine learning

Python

Data analytics

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student

Tools

Python

Pandas

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Machine Learning Intern - Kiewit Data Services (Summer 2027)

Location: Omaha, NE, US

Requisition ID:183070

Job Level:Internship

Home District/Group:DHO Kiewit Data Services

Department:Data Services

Market:Corporate Home Office

Employment Type:Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Join Kiewit Data Services for a summer internship applying machine learning to construction challenges. You’ll work with a team building AI-assisted workflow automations, improving project estimates, and developing models and applications that use data from ground robots, drones, fixed cameras, and connected vehicles.

Projects this summer are expected to include financial and schedule estimation, along with forward-looking modeling for robotics and instrumented job sites. You’ll have the chance to work with real operational data and help turn promising ideas into tools that project teams can use.

District Overview

Kiewit Data Services helps teams across Kiewit collect, organize, and use the data behind better project decisions. Our machine learning group builds on that foundation to improve estimating, identify financial and schedule risks earlier, and draw useful insights from equipment and job-site activity. The goal is to help Kiewit plan work more accurately and reduce losses on projects.

Location

This position is based at our office at 12312 Port Grace Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128. It is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Work with machine learning specialists, engineers, and project teams to understand needs and develop practical solutions.
• Help prepare and assess data used in machine learning models and estimation tools.
• Contribute to AI-assisted workflow automations and models that support financial and schedule estimates.
• Explore data from robots, drones, cameras, and connected vehicles to identify patterns and support forward-looking models.
• Investigate issues, test approaches, and explain findings to technical and nontechnical teammates.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Machine Learning, Robotics, Autonomy, Applied Mathematics, Data Analytics, a relevant Engineering field, or a related discipline.
• Available to work full-time during the summer, approximately May through August.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in applying machine learning to real-world data.
• Experience building software is valued, particularly experience with Python. We also value candidates who use AI tools thoughtfully in their development work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently when needed.
• Prior internship experience is preferred but not required.
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and high-quality work.

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.

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.