2025 Summer Internship (U.S.) - Plant Design & Piping (PD&P) Engineering Intern

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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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Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

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:

The various Plant Design & Piping (PD&P) Engineering tasks at Bechtel demand detail-oriented individuals with multi-faceted skills, particularly in-depth technical expertise, flexibility, enthusiasm for individual and team tasks, and analytical problem-solving capabilities.

Plant Design & Piping (PD&P) interns assist with the engineering specifications and support of:

• Developing site/building general arrangements.
• Generating structural calculations and drawings for piping and pipe supports.
• Generating pipe stress analysis calculations for ASME code compliance.
• Working in the 3D model to develop designs for piping, equipment, HVAC, or pipe supports.
• Examining and analyzing pipe configurations for ANSI/ASME code compliance.
• Optimizing facility layout based on piping and instrument diagrams, client requirements, current technology, and operational and maintenance requirements.
• Interfacing with other engineering disciplines, construction, startup, and vendors during the development of facility design.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program in Civil/Structural, Mechanical, or Materials Science and Engineering at an accredited college or university.
• Completed at least one year of undergraduate studies in one of the above fields.
• 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 Civil/Structural, Mechanical, or Materials Science and 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.