Intern (Engineering Project Team III)

BHE•Bridgeport, WV

10d•$28 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

BHE GT&S is offering a summer internship for a student in an engineering discipline on its Project Team Department at the White Oaks General Office in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The role supports engineering project managers and engineers with design review, procurement, technical evaluations, and project tracking. Work is primarily in an office, with travel to compressor stations, operations facilities, and vendor offices for meetings and site visits. The internship is conducted onsite for at least eight weeks, beginning June 7, 2027; earlier starts or later end dates may be available depending on the student’s schedule and business needs. Candidates need independent transportation because public transportation in the area is limited. Eligible candidates who live 50 miles or more from the assigned location may receive a one-time housing stipend. The intern will compare design drawings and deliverables, perform validation tasks under guidance, consolidate stakeholder comments for vendors, and help develop and maintain procurement tracking tools. Additional work may include participating in design reviews and site visits, taking meeting notes, supporting technical evaluations and problem-solving, managing schedules, updating financial forecasts using vendor quotes and proposals, and performing design calculations or verifying third-party calculations with in-house tools and software under engineering oversight. Interns are expected to learn, communicate with project-team mentors, work safely, and prepare and present a portfolio report at the end of the internship.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a four-year ABET-accredited engineering bachelor's degree program; eligible majors include Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Petroleum, and Chemical Engineering.
Must be at least a rising junior or senior by summer 2027.
Minimum GPA of 2.5.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to create and work with spreadsheets and reports.
Ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
Good planning and organizing skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preliminary work experience demonstrating knowledge of equipment and repair.
Analytical and deductive reasoning skills; oral and written communication; technical writing; electrical, mechanical, and mathematical skills.
Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve equipment or process problems.
Ability to use basic hand tools, basic measuring and testing equipment, and small power tools.
Knowledge of environmental regulations.
Good communication and problem-solving skills; self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Valid driver's license.
Independent transportation for the summer internship due to limited public transportation options in the area.
Willingness to learn and contribute in a safety-conscious workplace.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Compare design drawings and deliverables and complete validation tasks under the guidance of assigned project managers and engineers.
Compile stakeholder comments and feedback onto forms for return to design and procurement vendors.
Help develop and manage tracking tools and lists for procurement of materials.
Participate in design review meetings and take notes.
Participate in site visits and assist engineering project managers with technical evaluations and problem-solving.
Assist with schedule management and review using Oracle P6, Microsoft Project, or Microsoft Excel.
Assist with financial estimates by updating forecasts with vendor quotes and proposals.
Perform design calculations and verify third-party calculations using in-house tools and software under the guidance and oversight of engineering project managers.
Work primarily in an office and travel to compressor stations, operations facilities, and vendor offices for meetings and site visits.
Communicate with project-team members serving as mentors and maintain an open, learning-oriented mindset.
Prepare a report-out portfolio documenting the internship experience and present it to a leadership team.
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.