Environmental Intern - Kiewit Power Constructors

Position Overview

Are you interested in a hands-on real-world learning experience directly related to the skills needed in a full-time construction career?  In this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within construction management. 

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force.  Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC and bid-build natural gas power plants, solar fields, and energy storage systems throughout North America. All of Kiewit Power is committed to Kiewit’s “Nobody Gets Hurt” Philosophy.

Location

Although based in Kansas City, Kiewit Power Constructors builds projects across the U.S. –from bustling urban centers to remote landscapes. As a Field Engineer, your assignments may take you to some of the most impactful energy projects in the nation. Job locations are project based and finalized closer to your start date. We seek professionals who thrive on travel, embrace new environments, and are excited about working where the action is. Rotations between the field and office work may occur depending on the project’s scope and stage. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as business requires.

Responsibilities

• Support the Kiewit Power Constructors District environmental department with regulatory research
• Keep abreast of Federal environmental legislation and regulations and conduct regulatory research
• Assist with developing minutes for conference calls and training
• Graphing data for environmental performance review(s)
• Assist with preparation and presentation of environmental training
• Participate in field exercises at projects and conduct vendor reviews
• Overall department support and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in environmental science or related field in environmental compliance or engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Detail oriented, flexible and highly motivated
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Team player but able to work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives 
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed and relocate to a project in Summer 2026
• Ability to work 40+ hours a week in the summer