About the role#
Kiewit is hiring an Electrical Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Lenexa, Kansas. You will work within our Industrial and Water Engineering group to support project development and learn our design standards.
What you'll do#
- Report project progress and issues to the Lead Engineer.
- Apply engineering judgment to daily tasks.
- Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to understand client needs, specify equipment, and contribute to design decisions.
- Learn departmental design standards, engineering codes, and company guidelines.
- Review vendor and discipline drawings for electrical information.
- Develop sketches for concept documentation.
- Maintain master specification and drawing sets with current revisions.
- Participate in project meetings.
- Check designs for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance.
- Review checked drawings and understand feedback.
- Learn to use electrical department design software tools.
- Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project development.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
- A GPA above 3.0 is preferred.
- Ability to represent Kiewit to owners, contractors, and vendors.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and PDF software.
- Strong communication skills via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
- Ability to interact professionally with supervisors and team members.
- Commitment to regular, reliable attendance and working safely.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Availability to work during normal operating hours, with the potential for overtime and weekends as required.
Location & details#
- Location: Lenexa, KS.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
About Kiewit
Kiewit is a construction and engineering organization based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1884, the company operates across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It provides services in markets such as transportation, mining, energy, and water infrastructure. The firm is employee-owned and maintains a workforce of over 26,000 people.
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