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Structural Design Intern - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (Summer 2027)

CompanyKiewit
LocationLenexa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will collaborate with team members and engineers to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures. They will also assist in the creation of department standards, tools, and project documentation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
26706
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. 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.
About the Role

Requisition ID: 181731 

Job Level: Internship 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering 

Department: Drafting & Design 

Market: Industrial 

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary 

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking a Structural CAD Design Intern for the Lenexa, KS office. 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 Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 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 and Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural and architectural disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets such as advanced technologies; mining, minerals and metals; process industries; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; and industrial water.

Location

This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office.  

Responsibilities

•    Coordinate with other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development
•    Gathers required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures
•    Leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details
•    Assist in the development of department standards and tools

Qualifications

•    Pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in Computer Aided Design & Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology or Design or related field.
•    Must be capable of utilizing a computer-aided drafting program (Revit, AutoCAD, NavisWorks etc.), 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.
•    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.
•    May travel to a project site for tour. 

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Key Skills
RevitAutoCADNavisWorksBIMStructural designDraftingTechnical documentationSpreadsheetsDatabasesCommunicationTeamworkEngineering technology
Categories
EngineeringConstructionTechnologyEnergy
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceWellness programsEmployee assistance programsLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement plansPaid time off