Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2026) - Kiewit OGC Engineering

Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2026) - Kiewit OGC Engineering

Location: Houston, TX, US

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.

Responsibilities

Candidate will be an OGC Engineer Intern who can quickly become familiar with various Oil Gas and Chemical electrical systems and make significant contributions. Interested in industrial electrical power, lighting, grounding and control engineering and design with a basic knowledge of power studies and motor control. Willing to 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. 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 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 such as ETAP for electrical engineering. Contributes to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates.

Qualifications

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

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.

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.