Intern (Pipeline Integrity)

BHE•Bridgeport, WV

6d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

BHE GT&S is seeking an engineering student for a summer internship within its Pipeline Integrity Department at the White Oaks General Office Building in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The internship begins June 7, 2027, and includes at least eight weeks of onsite work. Earlier start dates or extended end dates may be available based on the student's summer schedule and business needs. Candidates who live 50 miles or more from the assigned work location may be eligible for a one-time housing stipend. An independent source of transportation is needed because public transportation options in the area are limited. Interns will contribute to pipeline integrity work and participate in engineering reviews related to natural gas transmission pipeline safety and compliance.

Requirements

Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior as of summer 2027.
Be currently enrolled in a four-year ABET-accredited bachelor's degree program in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering.
Have a GPA of at least 2.5.
Have excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Be able to create and work with Word/Excel spreadsheets and reports.
Be able to work effectively both within a team environment and independently.
Have good planning and organizing skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Be able to communicate technical subject matter verbally and in writing.
Have knowledge of environmental regulations.
Have good communication and problem-solving skills.
Be self-motivated and have a strong work ethic.
Hold a valid driver's license.
Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.
Have a desire to learn and contribute in a safety-conscious workplace.

Nice To Haves

A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
Active participation in a university engineering organization is preferred, especially in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

Review corrosion records and compare them with integrity inline inspection data to help identify data gaps or locations needing additional inspections.
Review recent close interval survey data and compile depth-of-cover data for inclusion in Risk Ranking and GIS.
Develop a process for integrating close interval survey data into GIS.
Compare surveys to determine lengths for integration into Maximo.
Participate in engineering reviews of natural gas transmission pipeline safety and compliance measures.
Review rectifier measurements to determine end of life for existing ground beds.