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Civil Design Intern - Kiewit Power Engineering (Summer 2026)

Lenexa, KS

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Kiewit is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. The Civil Design Intern will apply engineering drafting principles to develop drawings and models while coordinating with team members on project design and development.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Utilizes the Operations Drafting/Design Standards Manual with each task or assignment

Utilizes each applicable document of the Department Quality Standards and Procedures to implement each task or assignment

Reports project progression updates and/or issues to Lead Designer as required. Informs Manager and/or Lead Designer of project decisions that differ from Kiewit Power Engineers standards

Learns applicable engineering national and local codes

Participates in meetings as required: i.e., Weekly Project Meetings

Assists in job-related activities with project team members

Checks design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking

Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills

Develops the capability of checking and navigating in the 3D models for interferences and constructability

Creates plan drawings and details

Files the master sets/originals, superseded drawings and originals as required in a timely manner

Completes as-builts by utilizing RFIs, ECNs and red-marked drawings from construction to develop “Conformed to Construction Records” as required

Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development

Creates guidelines, checklists or other applicable knowledge-based documents as assigned

Provides lessons learned throughout the project by utilizing the Lessons Learned Database

Gathers information needed to develop drawings

Resolves checked drawings; prove and understand the comments made

Qualification

MicroStationAutoCADComputer Aided Design3D modelingEffective communication

Required

Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form

Must be able to complete assignments in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents

Must be able to represent Kiewit Engineering and Design in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit Engineering and Design organization

Must be capable of utilizing a computer-aided drafting program (MicroStation, AutoCAD, GeoPak, NavisWorks), and have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems

Must be able to communicate through emails and utilize electronic meeting requests

Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases

Pursuing Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Aided Design & Drafting Technology or related field

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

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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