Intern (Compression Services)

Berkshire Hathaway Energy • Bridgeport, WV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

BHE GT&S is offering a summer 2027 internship for a Mechanical Engineering student in its Compression Services Department at the White Oaks General Office in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The internship includes at least eight weeks onsite and begins June 7, 2027. It may be extended depending on the intern’s summer schedule and business needs, potentially with an earlier start date or later end date. An independent source of transportation is needed because public transportation options are limited. Eligible candidates who live 50 miles or more from the assigned work location may qualify for a one-time housing stipend.

The intern will support compressor and engine performance analysis, model validation, equipment monitoring, and related maintenance activities. The position calls for a desire to learn and contribute in a safety-conscious workplace. The internship also includes virtual events supporting National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career-ready competencies. The intern is expected to contribute to a team-oriented environment grounded in mutual respect and integrity and support the company’s CHAMPION culture of personal responsibility, continuous improvement, and delivering quality for customers. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions, with or without an accommodation.

Requirements

• Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior as of summer 2027.
• Be enrolled in a four-year ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree program.
• Have a GPA of at least 2.5; a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Have excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to create and work with documents, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Be able to work effectively independently and within a team.
• Have good planning and organizing skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Have preliminary work experience demonstrating knowledge of equipment and repair.
• Have analytical and deductive reasoning, oral and written communication, technical writing, electrical and mechanical, and mathematical skills.
• Be able to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve equipment or process problems.
• Be able to use basic hand tools, basic measuring and testing equipment, and small power tools.
• Have knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Have good communication and problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Have an independent source of transportation for the summer internship.
• Be able to perform essential job functions, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Active participation in a university engineering organization, especially in a leadership role.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Eligibility for the one-time housing stipend for candidates who live 50 miles or more from the assigned work location.

Responsibilities

• Compare actual operating data with compressor curves and models, including suction and discharge pressure, flow, horsepower, loading, and efficiency.
• Help validate compressor models against OEM data and field operating data.
• Analyze operating points and assess whether existing pockets, clearance devices, or cylinder configurations are appropriate.
• Compare fuel consumption, horsepower, and throughput across engines and stations.
• Organize historical mapping data and compare air/fuel curves, ignition timing, load, and emissions results.
• Trend temperatures, NOx, ammonia usage, catalyst performance, and operating issues on selected SCR installations.
• Use vibration, pressure, temperature, and performance trends to identify developing equipment issues.
• Develop basic sizing and performance knowledge for centrifugal compressors.
• Assist with preventative equipment maintenance activities as required.
• Conduct site inspections or walkdowns, including work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Maintain drawing and configuration documentation related to repairs and modifications.

Benefits

• Eligible candidates who are 50 miles or more from the assigned work location may receive a one-time housing stipend.
• Virtual events supporting NACE career-ready competencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern