Equipment/Mechanical Engineer Intern - Kiewit Mining Group 2027

Requisition ID: 182274 Job Level: Internship Home District/Group: Kiewit Mining District Department: Equipment Market: Mining Employment Type: Full Time Temporary Position Overview Are you interested in a hands-on real-world learning experience directly related to the skills needed in a full-time construction career? In this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within construction management. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. As an Equipment/Mechanical Engineer Intern, you will support Regional Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position’s main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs. The anticipated start date for this internship is May - June 2027. District Overview Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America’s leading producers of high-quality, high-energy coal and is ranked as one of the top 10 coal producers in the nation. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity. Location One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Responsibilities Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements Material handling and procurement Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation Inspections of equipment and parts Logistics management and communication Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety Specialty projects as needed Qualifications Ability to travel or relocate as needed Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August) Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechnical Engineering Technology (MET), Diesel Technology, or Automotive Technology Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail Other common names for this role: Maintenance Engineer 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. Base Compensation: $21.00/hr - $25.00/hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) This posting will be active from: 09/10/2026 - 12/19/2026 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kiewit