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Civil/Structural Intern (4-8 month co-op) - Western Canada Region - Winter 2027

CompanyKiewit
LocationBurnaby
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 31, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support civil and structural engineering projects by producing design calculations and analyses. They will also collaborate with engineers and drafters to develop design deliverables and internal engineering tools.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
CA$22 - CA$27
Company Size
26730
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: 181972 

Job Level: Internship 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers 

Department: Design Engineering 

Market: Transportation 

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary 

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has openings for dynamic Interns in our growing Canadian group. You will be part of our Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, hydro and dams and materials disciplines. This is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects. 

This job covers all civil engineering teams within KIE. Candidates will be placed on discipline-specific teams based on candidate's interest and KIE staffing needs.  

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs, and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. 

Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support. 

Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and furthers Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. 

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. 

Location

The location for this Internship will be Burnaby, BC. 

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Discipline Leads and Engineers:

  • Support civil/structural/roadway/hydro and dam engineering projects in the pursuit, design, or construction stage by:
    • Producing design calculations and analyses
    • Participating in the development of design deliverables, including collaborating with engineers and designers/drafters
  • Support the development of the multidisciplinary engineering team by:
    • Developing internal design tools and standards with our engineers

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related degree
  • Be available for full-time work for a 4–8-month internship period (starting January 2027) and returning to full-time studies afterwards
  •  Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • 2nd year of studies completed prior to internship start date

Other Requirements:

 

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done 
  • 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
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines
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Base Compensation: $22.00/hr - $27.00/hr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

 

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 believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Key Skills
Civil engineeringStructural engineeringDesign calculationsData analysisMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelInfrastructure designTechnical communicationTeam collaborationProject supportDesign deliverablesEngineering standards
Categories
EngineeringConstructionTransportation
Benefits
Medical planDental planVision planWellness programEmployee assistance programLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planPaid time off