About the role#
Kiewit Industrial and Water Engineering is hiring a Structural Engineer Intern for our Lenexa, Kansas office for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid internship. You will support our design engineering team by applying technical standards to project work and assisting with design documentation.
What you'll do#
- Learn and apply departmental design standards, engineering codes, and company policies.
- Contribute to the quality plan requirements and project objectives.
- Prepare basic engineering calculations using standard methods.
- Create design sketches for incorporation into final plans.
- Analyze data to calculate cost and quantity estimates.
- Assist in checking calculations, drawings, and project documents.
- Review vendor drawings for structural construction commodities.
- Coordinate design issues by communicating with other engineering disciplines.
- Monitor construction site progress to ensure work meets drawings and specifications.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural Engineering, or Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis from an ABET-accredited institution.
- A GPA above 3.0 is preferred.
- Completed coursework in Fundamentals of Structural Analysis, Strength of Materials, and Fundamentals of Steel or Concrete Design.
- Proficiency with word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.
- Familiarity with basic structural analysis software, engineering software, and CADD tools.
- Knowledge of SAP2000, RISA 3D, MathCad, Revit, or Navisworks is highly desirable.
- Ability to work productively, follow instructions, and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills for interacting in a team environment.
- Commitment to working safely and maintaining regular attendance during normal business hours, with the ability to work overtime if required.
Location & details#
- Location: Lenexa, Kansas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
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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