Process Engineer Intern: Water & Industrial Systems

Kiewit Corporation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health, dental, and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking a Process Engineer Intern to assist with design and calculations on water and industrial projects in North America. You'll work on small projects or as part of larger teams, creating design documents and utilizing process simulation tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, compliance with industry standards, and development of technical deliverables while supporting project plans and budgets.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 3.0 Cumulative GPA preferred.
• Knowledge of Aspen HYSYS and other process simulation tools preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suites.
• General knowledge of process/water treatment technologies in municipal/industrial sectors is a plus.
• Good knowledge of Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Hydraulics, and Fluid Mechanics is required.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Willingly accepts multiple assignments with flexibility in workload and priorities.
• Good communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and designers to execute design and engineering on projects.
• Assist with the design of industrial water/wastewater systems, water/wastewater treatment systems, desalination systems, biogas, bulk solids material handling, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities.
• Assist with preparing water mass balances, PFDs and P&IDs for system technologies including coagulation, flocculation, filtration, RO, ion exchange, condensate polishing, wastewater treatment, chemical handling/storage/injection, sampling and analysis.
• Assist with preparing design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Uses Aspen, HYSYS, and other process simulations for modeling and scenario studies.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and updating of project plans, schedules, and budgets in coordination with project discipline leadership.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited Chemical Engineering program

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking a Process Engineer Intern to assist with design and calculations on water and industrial projects in North America. You'll work on small projects or as part of larger teams, creating design documents and utilizing process simulation tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, compliance with industry standards, and development of technical deliverables while supporting project plans and budgets.