Intern

Title of position: Staff Engineer Intern (Paid), Process & Mechanical, Civil & Structural, and Electrical)

Position type: Part time and Full Time

Pay range: $26-$32 Hourly

Location: Westminster, CO

About Kahuna USA

Kahuna is an energy-focused organization, driven by growth, project execution, and long-term relationships. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative, and rewarding work environment rooted in our core values: Integrity, Relationships, Innovation, Safety, and Empowerment. We are committed to creating a workplace that employees are proud to be part of — and one they can build a long and fulfilling career with.

About the Role

Kahuna is seeking engineering interns for all departments. This role will support and receive on-the-job training from experienced professional engineers and project managers designing industrial facilities in the energy industry. Our internship program is designed to provide you with a positive work/training experience and challenging objectives to secure a permanent position with the company. Potential responsibilities include:

What You’ll Do 

• Able to generate lists, specifications, RFQs and data sheets (ISA) for instrumentation based on P&ID and process model information.
• Generate a piping isometric from scratch with BOM
• Participation in construction activities and communication with field personnel.
• Participation in facility startup activities and operating procedure creation.
• Medium and low voltage power system design.
• PLC-based process control/automation and communication system design.
• Project engineering tasks (client interaction and job scoping, equipment specification, engineering calculations and drawing reviews, contractor bidding, onsite construction inspection, system commissioning and troubleshooting assistance, project management).
• Basic understanding of foundation types/steel shapes and correct application of them.
• Basic understanding of control system and industrial networking components, equipment, and applications.
• General understanding of ACI, ASCI, ASCE, IBC, PIP codes, and ability to apply these correctly and efficiently with guidance from experienced engineers.

What You'll Bring:

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Strong work ethic, and willingness/ability to travel to field project locations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to quickly react to changing priorities and deadlines.

Next Steps

To apply, please provide a copy of your resume and cover letter and apply directly through our website at www.Kahunausa.com. Kahuna is a DOT-regulated company; therefore, this position will require that the candidate pass an initial drug screen and background check upon hire. Must be eligible to work in the United States as this job is ineligible for sponsorship.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Kahuna is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.