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What does a set design intern do?

A Set Design Intern assists professional set designers in creating and building the visual environments for theater, film, television, or events. Their responsibilities often include researching design concepts, drafting drawings, sourcing materials, helping build and paint sets, and collaborating with other production departments. This role offers hands-on experience and a chance to learn about the creative and technical aspects of set design. Interns also gain exposure to industry standards and practices while building their portfolios.

What types of projects and responsibilities can a set design intern expect during their internship?

As a Set Design Intern, you can expect to work on a variety of tasks that support the design and construction of sets for theater, television, or film productions. Responsibilities often include assisting with drafting set plans, sourcing or organizing materials, creating scale models, and collaborating closely with set designers, carpenters, and production teams. You may also have opportunities to participate in creative brainstorming sessions and attend production meetings, gaining valuable insight into the workflow and challenges of real-world set design. This hands-on experience helps interns build essential skills and a professional portfolio to support future career growth in the field.

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To thrive as a Set Design Intern, you need a strong background in art, design principles, and spatial awareness, often supported by coursework in theater, architecture, or visual arts. Familiarity with design software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as basic model-making tools, is typically expected. Creativity, keen attention to detail, teamwork, and clear communication are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for translating creative concepts into functional, visually compelling sets that support the production’s vision and workflow.

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Mechanical Design Intern - Kiewit Power Engineering (Summer 2027)

Lenexa, KS

Kiewit Corporation
Construction Materials Wholesalers • 10K+ employees

$17.50 - $23.75/hr

Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Kiewit Corporation rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Requisition ID: 181868 

Job Level: Internship 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering 

Department: Drafting & Design 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary 

Position Overview

As a Mechanical Design Intern you will apply engineering drafting principles and procedures in performing basic engineering drafting work. Develop drawings and models with information, close guidance, and direction provided by engineers and designers. This position coordinates with other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development. Performs specific design functions for the project as assigned.

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 Power 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 power 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 power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

  • Gas-fired generation
  • Power delivery
  • Environmental retrofits
  • Renewables and new technology
  • Water/wastewater

We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the industrial markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.

Responsibilities

Develop 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills.
Create and maintain plan, diagram and detail drawings.
Develop the capability of navigating and checking in the 3D models for interferences and constructability.
Resolve comments on checked drawings; understand and implement the comments made.
Complete as-builts by utilizing RFIs, ECNs and red-marked drawings from construction to develop "Conformed to Construction Records" as required. 
Gather information needed to develop drawings.
Create check packages with all applicable information to the work assigned.
Learn and utilize all applicable Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. design and quality standards
Learn and utilize applicable codes and standards to complete assignments. 
Carry out assignments carefully while focused on details.
Perform assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize personal productivity.
Handle various assignments, including rework, in timely manner to meet schedule deadlines.
Report work progress updates and/or issues to Lead Designer as required.
Inform Manager and/or Lead Designer of project decisions that differ from Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. standards.
Perform personal quality checks of the design in a team environment to ensure accuracy.
Check design for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
Basic understanding of piping layouts and field drawings.
Participate in meetings as required: i.e., Weekly Project Meetings.
Proactive about learning new information and skills.
Seek feedback and actively apply it.

Qualifications

Able to receive limited instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignment from more experienced designer.
Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.  Present ideas clearly and in professional manner.
Participates in team environment effectively. Accepts direction from the team. Individually contributes to success of the team.
Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives. 
Serves as point of contact for external or internal customers.
Follows through on commitments made to internal and external customers. 
Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations and meet deadlines.
Entry to Intermediate AutoCAD skills.

Computer Skills
Must be capable of utilizing a computer-aided drafting program (MicroStation, AutoCAD, NavisWorks, SmartPlant), and have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems. Must be able to communicate through emails and utilize electronic meeting requests. Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.
Education
Pursuing Associate/Bachelor's degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or related degree
Travel
May travel to a project site for tour.             #LI-OT1

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.
 


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About Kiewit

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884