Architectural Engineer Intern (Mechanical) - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (Summer 2027)

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking a Building Mechanical Engineer Intern for the Kiewit Architecture and Engineering (KAE) group. The ideal candidate will contribute to establishing, maintaining, and improving company standards and tools, while also utilizing them to ensure project success. Familiarity with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software, along with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts, is expected. The role requires flexibility in work assignments and a commitment to continuous technical and professional development.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering (with a mechanical or MEP focus)
• GPA above 3.0 preferred
• Familiar with Revit and AutoCAD
• Comfortable with the use of basic spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs
• Self-starter that can integrate with various engineering design disciplines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with building MEP systems design software such as Trane Trace 700 or Carrier HAP is a plus

Responsibilities

• Have a basic understanding of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Receive close to moderate supervision by a more experienced architect and/or engineer.
• Develop familiarity with departmental design standards, applicable codes, policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Become familiar with building codes and standards for the design of building MEP systems.
• Under the guidance of other engineers, support the system design concept, equipment sizing, equipment selection, system controls, and the finalized design for industrial buildings and administration buildings including: offices, server/computer rooms, warehouses, F type industrial, H type industrial, and Class I, Division 1 & 2.
• Under the guidance of other engineers, prepare production drawings and specifications for building-related lighting, power, HVAC, and plumbing systems that will be used in deliverable packages sent to sub-contractors for bidding.
• Assist with technical bid analysis reviews.
• Verify HVAC and plumbing installation/construction compliance with engineering specifications and plan requirements, and coordinate shop drawings and other equipment submittals during construction administration.
• Check and navigate 3D models for review of interferences and constructability during design and construction administration.

Benefits

• 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
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern