Talent Acquisition (Recruiter) Intern

Location: 

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID: 180752 

Job Level: Internship 

Home District/Group: DHO HR Operations 

Department: Human Resources 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Intern to support our recruiting team in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent. This role provides hands-on experience across the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and enhancing the candidate experience. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.

District Overview

TIC Power (TICP) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation that provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a non-union craft force. Strength in estimating and pre-project planning. Constructing cogeneration, combined-cycle, geothermal and waste-to-energy generation and resource facilities. TIC Power builds major EPC power plant projects throughout North America.

Location

This position is located in office in Lenexa, KS.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. 

Responsibilities

  • Assist in sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, and internal databases
  • Screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates
  • Support scheduling and coordination of interviews between candidates and hiring managers
  • Maintain and update candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
  • Help draft and post job descriptions across various platforms
  • Conduct initial outreach to candidates and support candidate communications
  • Prepare recruiting reports and track key hiring metrics
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely updates and communication
  • Support recruitment projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with ATS tools is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR as a career path
  • Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and strong teamwork skills
  • Previous internship or experience in HR, customer service, or administrative roles
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn or other sourcing platforms
  • Basic understanding of recruitment processes and best practices

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
 


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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