Civil/Transmission Line Engineer Intern - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit Corporation - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Intern

Raleigh, NC

1,001-5,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Transmission Line Engineer internship at Kiewit Power Engineering is designed for students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. Interns will assist in engineering and design duties, applying engineering principles to support various substation, transmission, and distribution projects across the country. This role offers hands-on experience in a team of specialized design professionals, focusing on projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV.

Responsibilities

• Create design documents and drawings for projects, including transmission line design criteria for PLS-CADD.
• Generate bills of materials and apply field mark-ups of project as-built drawings with minimal supervision.
• Use engineering application software to build, modify, and analyze transmission line, pole, and tower models within PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS TOWER.
• Develop construction assembly drawings, material specifications, and structure loading packages for vendor submittals.
• Review project schedules and collaborate with project engineers to ensure timely project completion.
• Utilize the document management system effectively.
• Apply corporate standard engineering practices in all tasks.
• Assist in communication and coordination of project activities with project engineers and customer representatives.
• Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work and report potential project-related issues.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Basic knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals, per-unit mathematics, and symmetrical components.
• Understanding of design documents and engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Proficiency in common word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with co-workers, vendors, and clients.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with engineering application software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS TOWER.
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off.