Navigating the Kiewit Corporation Internship Application Process
Kiewit Corporation, known for its impressive portfolio of projects and commitment to safety and excellence, offers valuable internship experiences. Kiewit engineers are very motivated and hard-working. The company culture encourages its employees to advance into new roles and levels of leadership over the years. This article delves into the Kiewit internship experience and provides guidance on navigating the application process.
Kiewit's Core Values and Culture
Kiewit's main values are safety and excellence. From the office to the project sites, the company incorporates its motto "Nobody Gets Hurt" into all of its activities. This commitment permeates all aspects of the company's operations. Kiewit's culture is something special. Kiewit strives to push those engineers to management positions and give them meaningful work. Collaboration and communication are key.
The Internship Experience: A Glimpse into Daily Life
As an intern, you can expect to work a full 40-hour week with occasional opportunities for overtime. Kiewit has an aggressive schedule with an impressive portfolio of projects, so expect to work hard. At the same time, the community is wholesome and really cares for your overall well-being. I received a lot of support from my project manager at Kiewit, but he didn’t walk me through anything step by step. There’s no “hand holding” here.
A typical day might begin early. One former intern started their 7 am mornings with a stretching session alongside the structures team - a group of about 5-8 engineers. The manager briefly checked-in with each of them about what they would be working on that day, and then they were all dismissed to their work spaces.
Expectations and Responsibilities
Kiewit requires you to learn fast, and fail fast. For example, an Electrical Design Intern is responsible for drafting and/or editing Electrical schematics. In the case of drafting a new schematic, an electrical engineer comes up with the circuit.
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Personal and Professional Growth
Kiewit contributed to personal growth in many ways. They taught multiple different technical and professional skills, but the biggest thing they taught was how to act in a work environment and how to improve soft skills.
Preparing for the Interview
To get ready for an interview, recognize and be able to speak about your strengths in terms of soft vs technical skills. It is imperative to be able to speak about your experiences and to describe the impact you've made - not just a list of what you know.
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