Architectural Intern - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (Summer 2025)

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (Infrastructure Facilities + Buildings: IF+B) is seeking an Architectural Intern. 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 Infrastructure Engineers seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

Responsibilities

• Develop familiarity with departmental design standards, applicable codes and Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Receive close supervision by a more experienced architect. 
• Understand, contribute to, and adhere to the Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) Quality Plan requirements and objectives.
• Prepare basic architectural, or mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) design sketches for drafting and incorporation into final plans.     
• Assist in checking various Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) prepared drawings and documents as assigned and within established guidelines.
• May inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to architectural/MEP drawings, specifications, and construction.
• Check vendor drawings for compliance to design specifications.
• Communicate with other disciplines to coordinate design interfacing issues.

Location

This position is based out of our New York City, NY office. 

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Architectural Engineering or Architecture and, in addition to architectural courses, has started electrical, mechanical, or structural system courses from an accredited college or university
• GPA above a 3.0
• Should be comfortable with the use of basic spreadsheet, database, and Word processing programs
• Must be familiar with basic CADD software and Revit