Nuclear Structural Engineer Intern: Grow & Impact

Kiewit Corporation; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Structural Engineer Intern who will grow by helping establish, maintain, and apply company standards and tools while contributing to project success.

The role emphasizes learning through hands-on drafting, basic calculations, and teamwork within the Design Engineering department, with opportunities to work on North America projects in the nuclear market.

Qualifications

• Pursuing ABET-accredited civil/architectural engineering degree with structural emphasis.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Completed fundamental structural analysis, strength of materials, and steel/concrete design coursework.
• Proficiency with basic office software (spreadsheets, word processing).
• Familiarity with structural analysis software and CAD tools.
• US citizenship for badge access and security checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervising engineers on design tasks and calculations.
• Prepare basic sketches and drawings for drafting and final plans.
• Contribute to project documentation and vendor drawing reviews.
• Support adherence to Kiewit Nuclear Solutions quality program requirements.

Skills

Structural analysis software

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Architectural Engineering degree (structural emphasis)

Tools

SAP2000

Mathcad

Navisworks

CADD software

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Structural Engineer Intern who will grow by helping establish, maintain, and apply company standards and tools while contributing to project success.

The role emphasizes learning through hands-on drafting, basic calculations, and teamwork within the Design Engineering department, with opportunities to work on North America projects in the nuclear market.