Requisition ID: 181887

Job Level: Internship

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking a Mechanical 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 using 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 Nuclear Solutions provides comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction services throughout North America, with expertise spanning all facets of the nuclear sector-from carbon-free small modular reactors to Department of Energy initiatives. Our services support clients in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure industries.

Supported by Kiewit's 140-year tradition of excellence, our integrated teams deliver solutions that distinguish us within the market. As our nuclear operations continue to grow, adding new locations across the United States, we remain steadfast in our commitment to safety, quality, and innovation, equipping our professionals with advanced technologies and resources.

Joining our team offers unique opportunities for growth and achievement. Employees benefit from rigorous training, continuous skill development, and participation in impactful projects across North America. In addition to a dynamic work environment, Kiewit provides competitive health benefits, a 401k plan, and avenues for professional advancement.

Kiewit offers a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. With more than 2,000 engineers and design professionals, our expertise spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets.

Location

This role is in Oak Ridge, TN or Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

• Help design piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for mechanical systems on nuclear projects
• Support preparation of design calculations and specifications for major power plant equipment, such as turbines, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, and water treatment systems
• Prepare mechanical engineering layouts, sketches, and conceptual designs
• Assist in evaluating vendor bids for technical compliance to support equipment procurement
• Coordinate with project team members and review design progress and outcomes

Qualifications

• * Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
  • Proficiency in basic computing programs, including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Bluebeam, AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, and Bentley AutoPipe software is preferred
  • Willingness to perform tasks as needed, including the ability to assist with field walkdowns when required
  • Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be a US citizen with documentation for badge access
  • Pass a security questionnaire and background check appropriate to position duties

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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.

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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.

Job Segment: Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Wastewater, Water Treatment, Construction, Engineering

Kiewit is one of North America’s leading engineering and construction organizations, building projects that power communities and drive progress. From transportation and water infrastructure to energy and industrial facilities, our teams deliver complex solutions that connect, strengthen and sustain the places we live and work.

With more than a century of experience and a workforce of thousands across North America, we combine innovative thinking with a commitment to safety, quality and integrity. Driven by a shared purpose to build what matters, our people tackle some of the industry’s toughest challenges — and deliver results that stand the test of time.