Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2025) - Kiewit OGC Engineering

Kiewit Corporation - Houston, TX

Full-time - Intern

Houston, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

We are an innovative team of engineers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further 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. Kiewit's culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. This role is located in Houston, with the opportunity for flexible work.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with various Oil Gas and Chemical electrical systems and make significant contributions.
• Learn about industrial electrical power, lighting, grounding and control engineering and design with a basic knowledge of power studies and motor control.
• Learn the requirements of the National Electrical Code and American Petroleum Institute (API) as it relates to designing industrial electrical systems.
• Assist with design and engineering of electrical systems for oil and gas facilities including refineries, chemical plants and compressor stations.
• Assist with the procurement process of equipment specifications, bid evaluation and contract administration.
• Generate deliverables for projects, working within strict budget and schedule constraints to execute the process engineering scope.
• Prepare engineering designs, including layout, design sketches, and conceptual design.
• Perform and check engineering calculations following standard methods and principles for projects.
• Conduct engineering cost, feasibility and planning studies analyzing customer needs and data including researching, investigation and coordination of other engineers, and providing recommendations to the customer.
• Use specific software packages such as ETAP for electrical engineering.
• Contribute to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program is required.
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suites.
• Some experience working with ETAP or SKM or similar power systems analysis program is preferred.
• Some experience working with AutoCAD is preferred.

Benefits

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