Nuclear Electrical Engineer Intern - Design & Safety

Kiewit; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision/Dental

Retirement plan matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions seeks an Electrical Engineer Intern to support design engineering by brainstorming conceptual designs, performing electrical calculations, developing plans, and mitigating risk to keep construction crews safe.

You will join a growing team serving North America with rigorous training, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and exposure to nuclear project standards and tools, including evolving design software and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, in good standing.
• GPA of 3.0+ preferred.
• Interest in power systems engineering.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Junior or senior status preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; willingness to learn department design software.

Responsibilities

• Review wiring diagrams, schematics, data sheets, and related drawings.
• Analyze requirements from engineering standards, contracts, and proposals.
• Prepare basic calculations and drawings per Kiewit standards.
• Draft equipment specifications for major electrical components.
• Evaluate bids.
• Coordinate equipment contracts with vendors.
• Maintain engineering records and lists.
• Manage cable and raceway data using scheduling software.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, construction teams, and vendors.
• Learn design standards, engineering codes, and policies.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions seeks an Electrical Engineer Intern to support design engineering by brainstorming conceptual designs, performing electrical calculations, developing plans, and mitigating risk to keep construction crews safe.

You will join a growing team serving North America with rigorous training, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and exposure to nuclear project standards and tools, including evolving design software and safety protocols.