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Structural Design Coordinator Intern - Kiewit Power Engineering

CompanyKiewit
LocationCalgary
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in developing engineering calculations, design sketches, and cost estimates while adhering to departmental standards and quality plans. They will also coordinate with other disciplines and monitor construction progress to ensure conformance with engineering specifications.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
26943
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: 182939 

Job Level: Internship 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering 

Department: Design Engineering 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary 

 

Position Overview

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Design Coordinator 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 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 Calgary, AB

Responsibilities

•    Close to moderate supervision by a more experienced engineer.
•    Develops familiarity with departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes and Kiewit Power Engineers policies, guidelines and standards.
•    Understands, contributes to, and adheres to the Kiewit Power Engineers Quality Plan requirements and objectives.
•    Prepares basic engineering calculations and following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analyses.
•    Prepares basic design sketches for drafting and incorporation into final plans.
•    Calculates cost and quantity estimates for project based on analysis of collected data.
•    Assists in checking of various Kiewit Power Engineers calculations, prepared drawings and documents as assigned and within established guidelines.
•    May inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and construction.
•    Checks vendor's drawings for structural construction commodities.
•    Submits lessons learned to the Kiewit Power Engineers database.
•    Communicates with other disciplines to coordinate design interfacing issues.

Qualifications

•    Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering (with Structural emphasis)
•    GPA above 3.0 preferred
•    Completed a fundamental of structural analysis course which includes computer application.
•    Completed a strength of materials course with statics and dynamics application.
•    Future EIT licensure or eligibility within Canada 
•    Should be comfortable with the use of basic spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs.
•    Must be familiar with basic structural analysis software, engineering software, and basic CADD software for reviewing drafter’s work.
•    Highly desirable that the individual will have specific knowledge of SAP2000, MathCad, and Navisworks.

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 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
Structural analysisEngineering calculationsDesign documentationCADD softwareSAP2000MathCadNavisworksStrength of materialsStaticsDynamicsTechnical drawingCost estimationQuantity estimationProject coordinationConstruction monitoring
Categories
EngineeringEnergyConstructionConsulting
Benefits
Medical planDental planVision planVoluntary wellness programEmployee assistance programLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement plans with matchingPaid time off