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Kiewit · 2 days ago

Substation Designer 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. They are seeking a Substation Designer Intern who will work with engineers and designers to develop design documents and drawings for substation or transmission line projects, while also providing drafting support and mentoring less-experienced team members.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work with Engineers and Designers to develop the design documents and drawings for Substation or Transmission Line project

Create design/construction drawing package for substation design project including substation general plan, elevation and detail, bill of material, conduit and cable schedule

Provide drafting support for various type of substation project including physical, electrical and protection and control design

Utilize company standards, client standards, and/or Engineering direction to produce new drawings and update existing drawings utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation or PLS-CADD

Maintain document management system with quality data

Train, develop and mentor the less-experienced design team members

Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members

Qualification

AutoCADMicroStation3D conceptualizationSpreadsheets knowledgeDatabase knowledgeCommunication skillsTeamworkTime management

Required

Pursuing Associates, Vocational or Bachelor's degree in Design & Drafting technology, Engineering Technology or Design or a related degree

Basic experience working with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation and have knowledge of the latest computer operating systems

Must be able to conceptualize in a 3D environment

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

Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and PDF software

Must be able to represent Kiewit manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit organization

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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