Structural Design Intern Kiewit Industrial Water Engineering Summer 2027

Kiewit Corporation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Structural CAD Design Intern to help establish and maintain company standards while contributing to project success. The role involves BIM modeling, plan creation, and collaboration with engineers across disciplines.

You will gain hands-on experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and NavisWorks, while developing professionally and potentially traveling to project sites.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree in CAD/Drafting Technology or related field.
• Proficient with CAD programs (Revit, AutoCAD, NavisWorks) and basic OS knowledge.
• Strong written communication; able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering documents.
• Professional conduct and collaboration; may travel to project site.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design group members to review project information.
• Develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
• Use BIM to create plans, drawings, and details.
• Assist in developing department standards and tools.

Skills

BIM Modeling

CAD Drafting

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Pursuing Associate or Bachelor's degree in CAD/Drafting Technology

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

NavisWorks

Job description

Employment Type

Full Time Temporary

Location

This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office.

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking a Structural CAD Design Intern for the Lenexa, KS office. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Industrial and Water Engineering Group , which includes mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural and architectural disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets such as advanced technologies; mining, minerals and metals; process industries; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; and industrial water.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development
• Gathers required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures
• Leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details
• Assist in the development of department standards and tools

Qualifications

• Pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in Computer Aided Design & Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology or Design or related field.
• Must be capable of utilizing a computer-aided drafting program (Revit, AutoCAD, NavisWorks etc.), and have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Must be able to communicate through emails and utilize electronic meeting requests. Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
• Must be able to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Must be able to represent Kiewit Engineering and Design in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit Engineering and Design organization.
• May travel to a project site for tour.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

Job Segment

CAD, Drafting, Construction, Summer Internship, Industrial Design, Engineering, Entry Level, Manufacturing

Company Culture

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.