Commissioning Engineer Intern - Kiewit OGC Engineering (Summer 2026) (Houston, TX, US)

Kiewit

Salary: $35k - $49k
Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Job type: Internship

Required skills

MV Switchgear
LV Switchgear
Transformers
Relay Panels
CTs
PTs
One-Line Diagrams
Three-Line Diagrams
Control & Protection Schematics

About the role

Requisition ID: 180696

Job Level: Internship

Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering

Department: Commissioning

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

The Commissioning Engineer Intern represents electrical commissioning for the project team from the estimating process all the way to project completion. The Commissioning Engineer Intern will participate in various project meetings to engage with the project team and perform electrical commissioning reviews during estimating, engineering, procurement, and construction phases. Further, the role will require supporting the onsite project commissioning team by drafting procedures and assisting onsite with major milestones in commissioning and project startup.

It is understood that the Commissioning Engineer Intern, while they may be conversant with the process, will not likely be considered an SME in all process technologies and disciplines. For this reason, the engineer will act as a conduit to CSU Technical Services Managers (or delegated Advisors) who are SMEs in the particular technology, or discipline, to assist with the commissioning process whenever required. Deliverables may include equipment commissioning checklists, commissioning procedures, electrical testing specifications, start-up philosophies, and presentation material.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing OGC district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for dynamic process facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring OGC facilities to life across North America in the following areas:

· Gas-fired generation

· LNG facilities

· Environmental retrofits

· Renewables and new technology

· Refinery Facilities

· Petrochemical Facilities

Location

This position is based at our Energy Corridor office in the greater Houston, TX area.

Responsibilities

•   Assist with Design Review for Oil, Gas, and Chemical Projects
•   Attend Factory Acceptance Tests for Electrical Equipment (MV, LV Switchgears, Transformers, Relay Panels, etc.)
•   Develop Electrical Initial Energization Procedures (Switchyard, Back-feed, Switchgears, Initial Synch, etc.)
•   Travel to project site for short duration as needed to carry out audit, review energization plan, and assist with major energization evolution if needed
•   Work with projects start-up team with onsite activities such as the following if needed
•   Familiarity with component testing and commissioning aspects of following major electrical equipment & protection scheme will be an added advantage:

220KV, 345KV Breakers
Generator Circuit Breakers
MV & LV Switchgears and MCCs
CTs, PTs, CVTs, and one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control & protection schematics

Qualifications

• Actively pursing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.
• Committed to promoting a culture of safety within our organization and alongside all our clients.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Other common names for this role: Office Engineer Intern, Office Intern, Field Intern

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
Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

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 believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

About Kiewit

Provides large-scale construction and engineering services for diverse infrastructure.

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