Intern (Engineering Project Team III)

Location: Bridgeport, WV, United States Department: Internship

BHE GT&S has an exciting summer internship opportunity for a student majoring in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Petroleum, Chemical) within our Project Team Department at our White Oaks General Office located in Bridgeport, WV.

Successful candidates will be expected to

• Work in an office environment for the majority of the time, but be willing to travel to compressor stations and other operations facilities as well as vendor offices for meetings and site visits.
• Have an open mindset and willingness to learn.
• Communicate well with project team members serving as mentors.
• Provide a report-out portfolio of the end of the internship documenting the experience and be willing to present that to a leadership team.

This position will be responsible for assisting in the design review and procurement process by comparing design drawings and deliverables, completing validation tasks with the guidance of the assigned project managers and engineers. This individual would be responsible for compiling comments and feedback from various stakeholders onto single forms that would be returned to design and procurement vendors. Additionally, the position would be responsible for helping develop and manage tracking tools and lists for procurement of materials. Additional responsibilities could include but would not be limited to the following tasks:

• Participation and note taking for design review meetings.
• Participating in site visits and assisting the engineering project managers with technical evaluations and problem solving.
• Some schedule management and review using Oracle P6, Microsoft Project or Microsoft Excel.
• Assisting in financial estimates by updating forecasts with quotes and proposals received from vendors.
• Design calculations and verification of third-party calculations utilizing in house tools and software under the guidance and oversight of engineering project managers.

Individuals must have a desire to learn and produce as part of a safety conscious workplace. An independent source of transportation for this summer 2027 internship is needed as there are limited public transportation options in the area.

Our summer internship program begins June 7 and includes a minimum of 8 weeks working on site. Earlier start dates and/or extended end dates may be available based on your summer schedule and business needs.

• Successful candidates who are 50 miles or more from the assigned work location may be eligible for a one-time housing stipend.

Qualified candidates will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Currently be enrolled in a 4 year ABET accredited Engineering Bachelor's degree program.

Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher (3.0 preference).

Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Ability to create and work with Word/Excel spreadsheet and reports.

Ability to work effectively within a team environment or independently.

Good planning and organizing skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ability to assist in performing preventative equipment maintenance activities as required.

Preliminary work experience demonstrating knowledge of equipment and repair.

Analytical and deductive reasoning skills, oral/written communication skills, technical writing skills, electrical/mechanical skill/mathematical skills.

Ability to analyze/troubleshoot/solve equipment or process problems.

Ability to conduct site inspections or walk downs, including working at heights and in confined spaces.

Ability to maintain drawing and configuration documentation as related to repairs and modification.

Ability to use basic hand tools, basic measuring and testing equipment, and small power tools.

Ability to articulate technical subject matter both verbally and written.

Knowledge of environmental regulations.

Good communications and problem-solving skills.

Self-motivated and have a strong work ethic.

Prefer students with active participation in a university engineering organization, especially, in a leadership role.

Must currently hold a valid driver's license.

Education

Currently enrolled in a 4 year ABET accredited Engineering Bachelor's degree program.

Candidate must be at least a rising Junior or Senior by summer 2027.

Candidates must have a 2.5 GPA or higher (Preference 3.0 GPA or higher)

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.