Structural Engineer Intern - Kiewit Power Engineering (Summer 2027)

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

47d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Engineer Intern to help establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools, and use them to contribute to project success. The intern will work under close to moderate supervision from a more experienced engineer and develop familiarity with departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes, and company policies and guidelines. The position is based in the Lenexa, Kansas office, with possible work at other locations and variable conditions.

The intern will support engineering analysis and design documentation, prepare basic calculations and design sketches, estimate project costs and quantities, and assist with checking calculations, drawings, and documents. The role also involves coordinating with other disciplines, reviewing vendor drawings, potentially visiting construction sites, and submitting lessons learned. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant engineering degree and have completed specified structural analysis, materials, and design coursework.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis, or Structural Engineering, at an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Completed a fundamental structural analysis course that includes computer application.
• Completed a strength of materials course with statics and dynamics application.
• Completed a fundamentals of steel design course and/or fundamentals of concrete design course.
• Comfortable using basic spreadsheet, database, and word-processing programs.
• Familiar with basic structural analysis software, engineering software, and basic CADD software for reviewing drafter's work.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and complete work within given deadlines.
• Ability to work safely and effectively and understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Ability to work at various locations and in varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

• GPA above 3.0 preferred.
• Specific knowledge of SAP2000, MathCad, and Navisworks is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop familiarity with departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit Power Engineers policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Understand, contribute to, and adhere to the Kiewit Power Engineers Quality Plan requirements and objectives.
• Prepare basic engineering calculations using standard methods and principles for similar analyses.
• Prepare basic design sketches for drafting and incorporation into final plans.
• Calculate project cost and quantity estimates based on analysis of collected data.
• Assist in checking calculations, drawings, and documents within established guidelines.
• May inspect construction sites to monitor progress and conformance with engineering drawings, specifications, and construction requirements.
• Check vendor drawings for structural construction commodities.
• Submit lessons learned to the Kiewit Power Engineers database.
• Communicate with other disciplines to coordinate design interfaces.
• Work productively, meet deadlines, communicate professionally, follow instructions and safety requirements, and work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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