Civil/Transmission Line Engineer Intern - Kiewit Power Engineering (Summer 2026)

Kiewit

The Role

Overview

Assist in design and analysis of transmission line projects using civil engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities

  • pls‑cadd
  • design docs
  • construction drawings
  • schedule review
  • document management
  • client coordination

Tasks

-Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Assist with project activities -Assist with developing construction assembly drawings, material specifications, and structure loading packages for submittal to vendors -Work with project team to create all design documents and drawings for a project, including generating transmission line design criteria for PLS-CADD, generating bills of materials, and applying field mark-ups of project as-built drawings with minimal supervision -Review project schedules and work with project engineer to ensure projects remain on schedule -Apply corporate standard engineering practices -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Assist with the usage of engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as building, modifying and analyzing transmission line, pole and tower models within PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS TOWER. -Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party -Properly use the document management system -Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work -design documents and drawings necessary to complete a project -Assist with the with the communication and coordination of project activities with project engineer, customer representatives, and others as needed -Communicating effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • bachelor
  • engineering standards
  • office suite
  • ac/dc
  • communication

What You Bring

-Pursuing a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited university -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. -engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI -common Word processing, Spreadsheet, and E-mail software -Regular, reliable attendance -AC/DC fundamentals -per-unit mathematics and symmetrical components -3.0 cumulative GPA preferred

The Company

About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

Sector Specialisms

Mine Management

Production

Infrastructure Construction

Maintenance

Contract Mining

Power Industry

Gas-fired Generation

Power Delivery

Renewable Energy

Transportation

Interstates

Highways and Bridges

Rail Lines and Rail Yards

Urban Mass Transit Systems

Airport Runways and Taxiways

Arts and Culture

Aviation

Commercial/Mixed-use

Federal

Healthcare

Higher Education

Hospitality

Sports/Entertainment

Transportation/Industrial Construction

Water Treatment and Supply

Desalination

Wastewater and Biosolids

Conveyance, Dams and Storage

Industrial Energy

Waste to Energy

Renewable Natural Gas

Food and Beverage

Pulp and Paper

Metals

Advanced Manufacturing

Industrial Water

Data Center / Mission Critical

Education

Government

Manufacturing / Industrial

Mixed Use / Retail

Transit Facilities

Offshore

Oil Sands

Gas Processing

Pipeline Facilities

Tanks and Terminals

LNG

Refining and Renewable Fuels

Petrochemical

Energy Storage

Gas and Hydrogen-fired Generation

Nuclear

Coal Retrofit