Requisition ID: 277433
- Relocation Authorized: Limited (e.g. Development Assignment)
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Various Permanent Bechtel Office Locations
- Hourly Range: $22.75 - $32.70 (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant. A 15% salary uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in New York City or San Francisco, which is subject to change depending on market conditions.)
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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
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Overview
Bechtel’s internship program was created to cultivate real-life industry interest based on hands-on experience. Many new university graduate hires began their careers at Bechtel as a summer intern. Locations will vary based on project needs and may include Houston, TX, Reston, VA, or various project sites.
Major Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering interns work in multi-disciplinary teams and provide support to the design of electrical power systems and equipment for a variety of industry projects.
Electrical Engineering Interns May Be Responsible For
- Preparing single-line, metering and relaying, schematics, and protection logic drawings.
- Performing electrical system, equipment sizing, and auxiliary system calculations.
- Sizing, selecting, and specifying transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, and distribution panels.
- Sizing, selecting and specifying power, control, and instrumentation cables.
- Sizing, selecting and specifying direct-current/uninterruptible power supplies and emergency generator systems.
- Performing raceway, grounding, lighting, and cathodic protection drawings.
Basic Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program in Electrical Engineering at an accredited college or university.
- Completed at least one year of undergraduate studies in the above field.
- Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the US without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsites.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master of Science degree program in Electrical Engineering at an accredited college or university.
- Completed relevant coursework with a strong GPA.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Total Rewards/Benefits
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.
Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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