Rail/transit Engineer Intern - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (summer 2026)

Rail/Transit Engineer Intern

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an opening for a dynamic Rail/Transit Engineer Intern in our growing Rail Transit Systems Group. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, 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.

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 lead to safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed 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. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you're ensuring a lifetime of success.

This position will be based out of our Lone Tree, CO office.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary engineering design and detail engineering design for people mover, light rail, heavy rail, and commuter rails systems
• Assist in production of plans, specifications, and estimates for construction
• Assist in preparing technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management
• Assist engineers in the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project
• Perform field survey and field test

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil engineering or related fields
• GPA above a 3.0 preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. The individual will develop familiarity with and learn to use the department design software tools
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to work full-time during the summer (approximately May-August)

Other requirements include regular, reliable attendance, working productively and meeting deadlines timely, communicating and interacting effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment, performing work safely and effectively, understanding and following oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies, and working during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. Base compensation is $18.00/hr - $24.50/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 are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Company: Kiewit