Equipment Engineer Intern - Kiewit Equipment Services (Summer 2027) 1

Kiewit • Arvada, CO

2d • $18 - $25

About The Position

The Equipment Engineer Intern supports Kiewit Equipment Services’ Regional Construction and Mining operations. The role contributes to planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization, and reliability of construction and mining equipment fleets, addressing both day-to-day and long-term fleet needs. Its primary focus is improving equipment reliability and implementing, monitoring, auditing, and managing preventative maintenance programs. Internships are based across the United States and may involve different locations and working conditions. The anticipated start date is May or June 2027, with summer work approximately May through August.

Requirements

• Ability to travel or relocate as needed.
• Ability to work full-time during the summer, approximately May through August.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), Diesel Technology, or Automotive Technology.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site across a wide range of climates and environments.
• Demonstrated motivation, passion for excellence, and initiative.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to complete work correctly the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Commitment to safety and helping ensure nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and other policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and, as required, overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Handle materials and procurement.
• Create and maintain tool and filter lists and documentation.
• Inspect equipment and parts.
• Manage logistics and communication.
• Plan, schedule, and budget equipment needs for the long and short term.
• Plan and process paperwork to prepare for critical lifts.
• Use reliability and failure-analysis data to improve equipment availability and reliability.
• Establish and maintain communication between all levels of supervision and management.
• Support craft maintenance technicians by ordering parts, managing inventory, scheduling crews, and managing quality and safety.
• Complete specialty projects as needed.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed