Power Substation Design Engineer Intern

Kiewit; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering in Lenexa, KS is seeking electrical engineering interns focused on power delivery. You will assist with substation design, engineering documents, and drawings under supervision as part of a team delivering EPC projects across the country.

The internship offers exposure to 12kV to 500kV projects, with duties including relay coordination, load flow studies, and coordinating with project engineers and clients, while developing practical design skills and industry standards

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a power background preferred.
• Legal authorization to work without sponsorship.
• GPA above 3.0 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create design documents and drawings for projects with minimal supervision.
• Assist with relay burden, lighting, load flow, and short circuit calculations.
• Use engineering software for ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, and load flow/short circuit studies.
• Review project schedules with the project engineer to keep on track.
• Maintain and use the document management system.
• Apply corporate standard engineering practices.
• Assist with project activities and coordination with engineers and customers.
• Ensure accuracy and proactively address potential project issues.

Skills

AC/DC fundamentals

Three-phase power systems

Per-unit mathematics

Symmetrical components

Substation components

Design documents & drawings

Engineering standards (NEC NESC NEMA+)

Office software (Word/Excel/Email)

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

GPA above 3.0 preferred

Power background preferred

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineering in Lenexa, KS is seeking electrical engineering interns focused on power delivery. You will assist with substation design, engineering documents, and drawings under supervision as part of a team delivering EPC projects across the country.

The internship offers exposure to 12kV to 500kV projects, with duties including relay coordination, load flow studies, and coordinating with project engineers and clients, while developing practical design skills and industry standards