Intern (Environmental Engineer)
About The Position
BHE GT&S is offering a summer internship for a rising sophomore or junior studying environmental engineering or a related field. The intern will work with the Compression Services team at the company’s office in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. The internship provides exposure to a variety of projects and activities, allowing the intern to apply college learning and demonstrate workplace abilities. The intern will review permits, protocols, and reports for regulatory and internal quality compliance; support field activities at company locations across the pipeline system; and participate in evaluating transmission-system constraints or expansions. The role also includes construction and operations site visits, inspections, learning about the Compression Services department through meetings and shadowing, and interpreting engineering schematics, drawings, and technical manuals. A one-time housing stipend may be available to successful candidates who live 50 miles or more from the assigned work location. BHE GT&S describes itself as an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company operating in 10 states. The company emphasizes safe, reliable, and efficient service, innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions, and a safe and inclusive work environment. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Requirements
- Be a rising sophomore or junior currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in environmental engineering or a related field at an accredited university.
- Be a self-starter with self-motivation and initiative to recognize, analyze, and recommend alternative solutions to problems and issues.
- Have effective oral and written communication skills.
- Have effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Have effective interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
- Be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
- Know engineering principles and practices for analysis and be able to prepare clear, concise, and complete written reports.
- Be proficient with personal computers and software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Be able to interpret engineering schematics, drawings, and technical manuals.
Responsibilities
- Review complex permits, protocols, and reports for compliance with state and federal regulations and internal QA/QC requirements.
- Support Compression Services field activities at company locations throughout the pipeline system to ensure compliance with air permits.
- Research and participate in evaluating the company's transmission-system constraints or expansions.
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
- Participate in construction and operations site visits and inspections with Compression Services staff.
- Learn the roles and responsibilities of the Compression Services department through one-on-one meetings and shadowing opportunities.
- Interpret engineering schematics, drawings, and technical manuals.
- Work independently, communicate effectively, and establish rapport.
- Define problems, collect accurate data, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions.
- Operate a personal computer and common software applications effectively.
- Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.
- Support the company's CHAMPION culture, centered on personal responsibility, continuous improvement, and delivering quality for customers.
- Support company employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
Benefits
- A one-time housing stipend may be available to successful candidates who are 50 miles or more from the assigned work location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
