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Architectural Intern - Kiewit Architecture and Engineering (Summer 2027)

Location: 

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID: 181928 

Job Level: Internship 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering 

Department: Design Engineering 

Market: Industrial 

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary 

Position Overview

Kiewit Engineering is seeking an Architectural Intern for our Lenexa, KS office. The Architectural Intern will work within the Kiewit Architecture and Engineering (KAE) group as part of an overall project team overseeing the building architectural design.

We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.

District Overview

Kiewit Architecture and Engineering (KAE) is a diverse group of architects and engineers, as a part of Kiewit Engineering, Inc., and is responsible for all phases of the project life cycle for all buildings within Kiewit projects. The architect is responsible for managing fast paced projects including coordination and collaboration with in-house project engineers and contractors for successful execution of building estimates, conceptual design, construction documents and construction administration.

 

With Kiewit, you will have many different opportunities to grow along many different paths. Kiewit is truly about the people and growing individuals to be their best. The knowledge and experience you will gain at Kiewit will prepare you for wherever your career path takes you. 
Kiewit is currently developing their young architectural team, and what that architectural team looks like for the future. If you want to be on the forefront of developing that team, you will not be disappointed! 

Location

This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing Architectural design standards, and procedures.
  • Prepare basic life safety analysis and code required calculations.
  • Review codes required for project design.
  • Prepare architectural construction documentation including drawings, and sketches.
  • Review “respond for proposal” (RFP) material for potential projects to document the needs, clarifications, and exceptions.
  • Prepare, communicate, and coordinate with the estimating team to win projects through developing conceptual plans, elevations, and schedules.
  • Communicate with other disciplines to coordinate design interfacing issues.
  • Utilize Revit in development of design documents.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a NAAB accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
  • GPA above 3.0 preferred
  • Experience in Revit, Microsoft Office applications, and Bluebeam. Experience in Navisworks is a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-starter with self-driven work ethic.
  • Ability to problem solve. 

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.

 

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.

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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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