Intern (Compression Services)

BHE • Bridgeport, WV

2h • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

BHE GT&S is offering a summer internship for a Mechanical Engineering student in its Compression Services Department at the White Oaks General Office in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The internship lasts a minimum of eight weeks, begins June 7, 2027, and is on site. Depending on the intern’s summer schedule and business needs, it may begin earlier or be extended. Interns will receive virtual events designed to support National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career-ready competencies and introduce them to the company, its values, and employees.

The intern will support compressor performance analysis, model validation, equipment and emissions trend monitoring, and maintenance-related work. The role requires a desire to learn and contribute in a safety-conscious workplace. Independent transportation is needed because public transportation options near the work location are limited. Candidates living 50 miles or more from the assigned work location may be eligible for a one-time housing stipend.

Requirements

• Must be a rising sophomore or junior by summer 2027.
• Currently enrolled in a four-year ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree program.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5; a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to create and work with Word/Excel spreadsheets and reports.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Good planning and organizing skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Preliminary work experience demonstrating knowledge of equipment and repair.
• Analytical and deductive reasoning, oral and written communication, technical writing, electrical, mechanical, and mathematical skills.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve equipment or process problems.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces during site inspections or walk-downs.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, 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.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must have independent transportation for the summer internship because public transportation options near the work location are limited.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

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 walk-downs, including work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Maintain drawing and configuration documentation related to repairs and modifications.
• 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.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for a one-time housing stipend for candidates whose residence is 50 miles or more from the assigned work location.
• Virtual events supporting NACE career-ready competencies.

What This Job Offers

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