Structural Engineer Intern – Nuclear Projects

Kiewit Corporation; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions seeks a Structural Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. The role supports establishing and maintaining design standards and tools, with emphasis on drawing accuracy and design documentation.

You will work under supervision to contribute to project success and gain exposure to nuclear sector practices. Ideal candidates are enrolled in civil or architectural engineering programs with a structural emphasis, have a solid math/steel/concrete design background, and are proficient

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in civil or architectural engineering (with a structural emphasis) from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Completion of a fundamental structural analysis course, including computer applications.
• Completion of a strength of materials course (statics and dynamics).
• Completion of fundamentals of steel and/or concrete design courses.
• Proficiency with basic spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs.
• Familiarity with basic structural analysis software and CAD for reviewing drafts.
• Experience with SAP2000, Mathcad, and Navisworks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work closely under supervision by a more experienced engineer.
• Develop familiarity with departmental design standards and codes.
• Contribute to Kiewit Nuclear Solution’s quality program requirements and objectives.
• Prepare basic engineering calculations following standard methods.
• Prepare basic design sketches and drawings for drafting and final plans.
• Calculate cost and quantity estimates from data analysis.
• Assist in checking calculations, drawings, and documents with established guidelines.
• May inspect construction sites to monitor progress and conformance to drawings.

Education

ABET-accredited college or university (Civil/Architectural Engineering, structural emphasis)

Tools

SAP2000

Mathcad

Navisworks

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions seeks a Structural Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. The role supports establishing and maintaining design standards and tools, with emphasis on drawing accuracy and design documentation.

You will work under supervision to contribute to project success and gain exposure to nuclear sector practices. Ideal candidates are enrolled in civil or architectural engineering programs with a structural emphasis, have a solid math/steel/concrete design background, and are proficient