Nuclear I&C Engineer Intern - Design & Safety

Kiewit Corporation; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Career development

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Intern to support design engineering, calculations, and planning for safe construction projects. You will help develop master indexes, alarm lists, and control narratives while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across North America.

The role emphasizes standards compliance, risk mitigation, and hands-on design work with a focus on safety and project success.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Instrumentation and Controls or Electrical Engineering.
• Control system programming and logic diagram knowledge.
• Must be a US citizen with badge access documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work on-site in Oak Ridge, TN or Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess client needs and specify suitable equipment for effective design solutions
• Understands departmental standards, engineering codes, and Kiewit guidelines; offers input as required
• Develops I&C design documents such as Master Instrument Indexes, Alarm Setpoint Lists, Area Classification Guides, Control Narratives, Mounting Details, Rack Layouts, and Field Instrument Requirements
• Supports feasibility and planning studies by analyzing customer data and coordinating with engineers to provide recommendations
• Assists in contract administration for instrumentation and control systems, including FMCS, DCS, Remote I/O Cabinets, and instrumentation, ensuring timely submittals
• Responds to RFIs from clients and contractors on instrumentation, controls, operations, logic, and startup issues
• Reviews other disciplines' deliverables for I&C compatibility and impacts

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Instrumentation & Controls or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PDF software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Intern to support design engineering, calculations, and planning for safe construction projects. You will help develop master indexes, alarm lists, and control narratives while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across North America.

The role emphasizes standards compliance, risk mitigation, and hands-on design work with a focus on safety and project success.