2026 Summer Intern

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

We are looking for ambitious achievers to join our 2026 Kickstart Internship Program
Your work will support project teams providing solutions for water resources, water quality, wastewater and water treatment, and recycled water planning and implementation issues that our water environment, transportation, and industrial sector clients are facing. You will have opportunities to get involved in significant projects throughout the United States. These projects may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre-construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.

What We Can Offer You

• Meaningful Projects and Work
• Mentorship
• Professional Development
• Networking and Collaboration

A Day in the Life of an Electrical Engineering Intern:

• Getting involved in electrical systems design, load calculations, lighting design and calculations, developing design reports, construction documents and specifications, as well as construction oversight.
• Working on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously
• Preparing technical memoranda, contribute to preliminary and detailed design reports.
• Preparing utility coordination applications for local electric companies.
• Participating in water / wastewater electrical engineering design activities including preparation of design calculations, equipment sizing and selection, electrical room layouts, engineering specifications and cost estimates.
• Working collaboratively on multidisciplinary design teams and assist with coordination tasks.
• Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, quality assurance/quality control reviews, cost estimates, report writing, proposal support, and cost estimate preparation.
• Strengthening AutoCad and/or Microstation skillsets to develop electrical construction documents including but not limited to, single line diagrams, equipment elevations, panelboard and luminaire schedules, conduit block diagrams, conduit/cable schedules and electrical plan drawings.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering
• CAD experience preferred
• Completion of a minimum of Sophomore (second-year) standing in an accredited engineering program

Pay rate for this position is anticipated to be $20 to $25 per hour, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority, geographic location, and performance.
Intern Benefits Summary:
As a Kickstart intern, you'll enjoy the benefits package designed to support you during your experience. Choose between quality medical coverage or a $150 monthly stipend if you have other coverage, plus receive $15 per month toward your cell phone costs. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan and accrue paid sick time throughout the program, ensuring that your well-being and future are always a priority.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.