Geotechnical Engineering Co-Op - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (Fall 2024)

at  Kiewit Corporation

Requisition ID: 172564
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

POSITION OVERVIEW

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an opening for a dynamic Geotechnical Engineering Co-Op in our growing Geotechnical Group for the Fall semester. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines. This is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work full-time in office during the Fall (approximately August - December)
• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related degree
• Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Be willing to fully participate in job assignments at the job site, district office or department to which the intern is assigned #LI-MN1

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.

• Foundation design, subsurface exploration, and construction engineering
• Repair geotechnical reports and specifications
• Review and check design calculations