Job Description

Requisition ID: 170248

Job Level: Internship

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Intern

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has multiple openings for dynamic Interns in our growing Canadian group. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, hydro and dams and materials disciplines, 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.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering\'s Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Kiewit\'s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceeds client expectations and furthers 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. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America.

Location

The location for this Internship will be Burnaby, BC.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Discipline Leads and Engineers

• Support pursuit and project civil/structural/roadway/hydro and dam engineering design work by

• Producing simple design calculations and analyses
• Participating in the development of design deliverables, including collaborating with engineers and designers/drafters
• Support the development of the multidisciplinary engineering team by

• Building internal tools and processes
• Developing design tools and standards with our engineers
• Gathering market intelligence

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related degree
• Be available for full-time work for a 4-month internship period (May to August)
• 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.
• 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.

Functional knowledge of French (written and verbal) is considered as an asset since mobility across provinces in Canada is required. Lessons can be provided as needed.

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.

Base Compensation: $22-$27/hr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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 believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

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