Requisition ID: 172005Job Level: InternshipHome District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water EngineeringDepartment: EnvironmentalMarket: IndustrialEmployment Type: Full Time TemporaryPosition OverviewOur mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too. Our employees deliver some of the largest and most complex construction and engineering projects in North America. We are hiring an Environmental Intern to support our growing environmental team. If you have a passion for the environment, supporting engineering and construction projects and yearn to be a part of something big, apply today! We are one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations, and one of the most profitable. Kiewit’s commitment to safety, quality and environmental stewardship are ingrained in everything we do. It’s visible in our core values, the work that we build, and in our people.As an Environmental Intern you will report to the Engineering Environmental Director and provide support to our various industrial projects and our internal project teams. This position requires a high degree of technical knowledge, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong organizational skills to manage complex activities for the environmental team and several projects over a wide geographic area.District OverviewKiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team , which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.LocationThis internship will be based out of our Lone Tree, CO or Lenexa, KS office.Responsibilities
Review environmental impacts associated with client activities, and develop appropriate environmental responses, including permitting and compliance activities.
Ensure that all projects comply with relevant environmental regulations, permits, and codes.
Promote sustainable environmental practices and identify opportunities to enhance environmental performance in projects.
Identify, develop, and gather necessary resources for the office and team.
Assist in developing environmental SOPs and other key environmental resources.
Communicate internally with all employees on the project, other disciplines and departments, and externally with the client, contractors, and Government Agencies.
Prepare the necessary elements for technical presentations.
Qualifications
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Must have knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients and subcontractors.
Must be able to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities.
Ability to apply the knowledge and principles of engineering, organization, planning, and development.
Uncompromising attitude toward safety and integrity.
Ability to travel as needed.
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.Base Compensation: $17.00/hr - $24.00/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
