About the role#
We are looking for students pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree with a focus on power delivery to join our team for a summer internship. You will work on substation, transmission, and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV. This role involves supporting both detailed engineering design and construction projects.
What you'll do#
- Create design documents, drawings, and bills of materials.
- Develop wiring diagrams from schematics and apply field mark-ups to as-built drawings.
- Assist with engineering support tasks, including relay burden, lighting, load flow, and short circuit calculations.
- Use engineering software for ground grid design, relay coordination, and transformer sizing.
- Review project schedules and maintain document management systems.
- Coordinate with project engineers and customer representatives.
- Identify project issues and suggest potential solutions.
- Apply corporate engineering standards to your work.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- A power background and a 3.0 cumulative GPA are preferred.
- Basic knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals, three-phase power systems, and per-unit mathematics.
- Familiarity with substation components, design documents, and engineering standards like NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly.
Location & details#
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Kiewit
Kiewit is a construction and engineering organization based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1884, the company operates across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It provides services in markets such as transportation, mining, energy, and water infrastructure. The firm is employee-owned and maintains a workforce of over 26,000 people.
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