Job Description

Process Engineer Intern

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking a Process Engineer Intern to be a part of our growing Engineering team that is developing industrial and water infrastructure solutions across North America. You will assist with small projects, or as a part of a large multi-discipline team on larger projects, to develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools/programs/software with a focus on design documentation creation/layout.

This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and designers to execute design and engineering on projects
• Assist with the design of industrial water/wastewater systems, water/wastewater treatment systems, desalination systems, biogas, bulk solids material handling, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, process piping, conveying systems, dust collection, general plant/facility utilities, compressed air, steam, and gas systems
• Assist with preparing water mass balances, process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for system technologies including coagulation, flocculation, filtration, reverse osmosis (industrial and desalination), ion exchange, condensate polishing, wastewater treatment, chemical handling/storage/injection, sampling and analysis and other industrial systems including, but not limited to, bulk solids conveyors, dust collection equipment, bins/tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, and other process equipment.
• Assist with preparing design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Uses specific software packages for process systems and hydraulics modeling and scenario studies (Aspen, HYSYS, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and updating of project plans, schedules, and budgets in coordination with project discipline leadership to ensure successful project completion.

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

3.0 Cumulative GPA preferred

Knowledge of Aspen HYSYS and other process simulation tools preferred

Experience with Microsoft Office Suites

General knowledge of process/water treatment technologies as applicable in the Municipal, industrial water/wastewater and/or desalination industry is a plus

Good knowledge of Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Hydraulics, and Fluid Mechanics is required

Works well in a team environment

Willingly accepts multiple assignments with demonstrated flexibility in changing workload and priorities

Good communication skills

Demonstrated analytical skills

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.

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

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