Substation Structural Engineer Intern - Kiewit Power Engineering (Summer 2025)

Requisition ID : 174009

Job Level : Internship

Home District / Group : Kiewit Power Engineering

Department : Design Engineering

Market : Power

Employment Type : Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

As a Substation Structural Engineer Intern in the Power Delivery department, you will be part of a growing team that supports all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and / or reviewing structural calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to keep our construction crews safe.

District Overview

Kiewit 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 Power district , which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities.

We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services.

Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas :

• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables and new technology
• Water / wastewater

Location

This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.

Responsibilities

• Assists in designing new and existing substation and transmission structures and foundation systems.
• Helps prepare and review drawing and calculation packages.
• Learns to apply and review department and industry standards when preparing calculations, project drawings, and project specifications for procurement and construction.
• Incorporates the requirements of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual requirements ensuring the projects meet or exceed project goals.
• Helps coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, fabricator(s), and owners to address structural-related issues or concerns including constructability reviews and construction RFIs.
• Assists in preparing, monitoring, and updating project plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets (e.g., new scope or potential change orders) to project management and department management.
• Applies engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as foundation and steel structure design.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year program
• GPA above a 3.0 preferred
• Experience using spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations.
• Familiar with basic engineering software and eager to learn, specifically SAP2000, STAAD, SAFE, RISA3D, PLS POLE, PLS TOWER, LPILE, FAD Tools, and MathCAD.
• Eligibility to take Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Legally able to work in the United States for any length of time
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, fluent in English.

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.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.