Electrical Engineer Intern - Kiewit Industrial Engineering (Summer 2023)

Requisition ID: 156262

Requisition ID: 156262Job Level: InternshipHome District/Group: Kiewit Industrial EngineeringDepartment: Design EngineeringMarket: IndustrialEmployment Type: Full Time TemporaryPosition OverviewKiewit Industrial Engineering (K-IND) is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.District OverviewKiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.Our rapidly growing Industrial Design Group , which includes process, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings, Industrial Water and Utilities. We have specialized expertise in plant floor process design, packaging, refrigerated/frozen facility design, and ammonia refrigeration systems.We are a high-performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the industrial markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.LocationThis position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.ResponsibilitiesReports project progress updates and/or issues to Lead Engineer as required.

Applies engineering judgement to daily tasks

Works with a multi-discipline team to review and understand client operational and business needs; specifies equipment and contributes to design decisions that meets those needs

Gains a comprehensive understanding of departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit guidelines; provide suggestions and recommendations as needed.

Reviews vendor and other Discipline drawings for relevant Electrical information

Develops sketches to accompany concept documentation.

Maintains master specification and drawing sets with current revisions for the electrical and controls design drawings.

Participates in project meetings as required.

Checks design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements

Reviews checked drawings, reviews and understands comments made.

Familiar with basic computer operation, and should have had at least introductory computer programming courses as well as the ability to learn to use Electrical department design software tools

Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development.

QualificationsPursuing Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

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

Must be able to communicate through emails, phone, and in-person, and utilize electronic meeting requests.

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

Other Requirements: 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.We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Company: Kiewit