Train Control Engineer Intern - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (Summer 2025)

Requisition ID: 174301

Job Level: Internship

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an immediate opening for a Train Control 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.

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.

Location

This position is based in our Lone Tree, CO office.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of an experienced Train Control Engineer to develop design plans and documentation to support project requirements.

• Assist in developing detailed design specifications

• Assist in designing and developing documentation to support typical train control requirements related to: Electrical circuit diagrams, Code for programmable logic controllers, Physical arrangement plans, Creation of test plans and procedures.

• Helps with the selection of products to apply within the specification requirements.

• Assist in conducting actual system level testing to ensure compliance to the customer requirements.

• Learn to develop and utilize Requirement Management Tools to assure adherence to customer requirements.

• Learn to develop and utilize Configuration Management Tools for the products and systems being deployed.

• Become familiar with industry standards and guidelines such as AREMA, FTA, IEEE, etc.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

• GPA above 3.0 preferred

• Knowledge of the current regulatory requirements for tunnel ventilation and fire safety would be a benefit but not essential

• Preferred experience in report preparation, and the ability to work with more senior engineers and in teams of multidisciplinary engineers to solve complex problems

• Communicates effectively

• Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with others to accomplish common goals and objectives

• Serves as support resource to engineers, designers and other departments

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: $20.00/hr - $24.50/hr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 11/07/2024 - 11/10/2024

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