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Kiewit · 1 week ago

Equipment Engineer Intern - Kiewit Equipment Services (Summer 2026)

Lenexa, KS

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Kiewit is a leading construction and engineering company that offers hands-on learning experiences for aspiring professionals. As an Equipment Engineer Intern, you will support construction and mining operations by focusing on the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and maintenance of equipment fleets to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements

Material handling and procurement

Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation

Inspections of equipment and parts

Logistics management and communication

Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting

Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts

Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability

Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management

Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety

Specialty projects as needed

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringDiesel TechnologyAutomotive TechnologyPreventative MaintenanceReliability AnalysisWork EthicTeam PlayerCommunication SkillsTime Management

Required

Ability to travel or relocate as needed

Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-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 in a wide-ranging climates and environments

Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives

Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

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

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

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

Company

Kiewit

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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