Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) - Kiewit OGC Engineering

Requisition ID:

181929

Job Level:

Internship

Department:

Design Engineering

Market:

OGC

Employment Type:

Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

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.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service engineering firm serving oil, gas and chemical markets. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the LNG, midstream, refining, and petrochemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. Our rapidly growing oil, gas and chemical team, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPCC delivery model for dynamic process facilities.

Location

This position is based out of Houston, Texas. Opportunities for flexible work are available.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will be a Mechanical Engineer Intern who can quickly become familiar with various Oil Gas and Chemical processes or technologies and make significant contributions. • Interested in industrial process development, conceptual design, or process support with a background in refining, chemicals, or polymers. • Assist with design of mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for oil and gas systems including but not limited to steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, and air and gas systems. • May assist with the procurement process of equipment specifications, bid evaluation and contract administration. • Assist with the generating deliverables for projects, working within strict budget and schedule constraints to execute the process engineering scope. • Assist with preparing mechanical engineering designs, including layout, design sketches, and conceptual design. • Performs and checks engineering calculations following standard methods and principles for projects. • Assist with conducting 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. • Uses specific software packages for process systems and hydraulics modeling and scenario studies (Aspen, HYSYS, etc.) • Contributes to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program is required. • Able to work full-time during 2022 summer • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suites, Aspen HYSYS and other process simulation tools. • Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well. • Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Present ideas clearly and in professional manner. • Participates on teams effectively. Accepts direction from the team. Individually contributes to success of the team. • Develops cooperative working relationships and open communication within and across groups, to work towards solutions that benefit all involved parties. • Seeks expertise, advice and perspectives from a variety of sources. • Consults with senior team members to receive direction for internal customers. • Able to manage responsibilities and meet deadlines under supervision.

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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.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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