27 Intern | US | Corp Security

Bechtel; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel invites students to join its U.S. Summer Internship Program in security, a structured 10-week experience running mid-June to mid-August. Interns work alongside industry professionals on projects impacting communities, gaining hands-on security exposure across GBUs and offices.

Interns receive mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and end-of-program presentations to explore future opportunities with Bechtel.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program.
• Basic knowledge of governmental and industrial security techniques.
• Basic experience in the implementation or administration of basic security programs.
• Limited knowledge of personnel security clearance policies and procedures.
• Ability to clearly communicate security requirements to contract guards, engineers, and construction personnel.
• Basic knowledge of national and international security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Possess the eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Basic training in industrial security to include personnel, physical and information security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Help conduct security surveys and audits to ensure compliance with security programs; report discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in the implementation of company procedures for guarding internal security data to meet government contracts standards.
• Help administer security activities related to securing and controlling proprietary information; maintain related logs and reports.
• Develop security guard instructions, security/emergency plans, and contracts for physical security of sites.
• Prepare and coordinate security plans, reports, studies and surveys as requested.
• Coordinate emergency planning and procedures with project management.
• Assist in incorporating security technology and measures into facilities per standards.
• Assist in investigating questionable activities and reporting to supervision.
• Prepare security presentations for management and clients explaining safeguards.
• Assist in preparing security portions of business proposals, including requirements and cost estimates.

Skills

Security basics

Communication

Security clearance

US work eligibility

Emergency planning

Security coordination

Security program administration

Education

Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program

Basic training in industrial security

Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship

Job description

Requisition ID: 297327

• Relocation Authorized: Limited (e.g. Development Assignment)


• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project


• Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Richland, WA


• Hourly Range: $20.00 - $30.00 (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.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to the company 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 .

Program Overview:

the company's U.S. Summer Internship Program provides students with an opportunity to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience while working alongside industry professionals on projects and initiatives that impact communities around the world. The program is a structured 10‑week summer experience, typically held from mid‑June through mid‑August, designed to help students translate classroom learning into practical application through challenging assignments, professional development activities, and exposure to the company's global business.

Interns are treated as valuable members of the team and are assigned work that contributes directly to business objectives. Throughout the internship, participants are encouraged to build technical and professional skills, expand their industry knowledge, and develop relationships with leaders and peers across the organization.

The internship experience combines real project work, professional development programming, networking opportunities, executive speaker sessions, mentorship, and end‑of‑program presentations to help students gain a deeper understanding of their chosen career path while exploring future opportunities with the company.

Work Location & Assignments:

Opportunities are available across the company's Global Business Units (GBU) and functional organizations. Final assignment location, business unit placement, and specific responsibilities will be determined based on business needs, candidate qualifications, and organizational priorities.

Assignments may be located in a project field environment, regional office, or corporate office setting depending on business needs. Successful candidates should be flexible and willing to work in a variety of locations and environments in support of the company's projects and business operations. This may include opportunities at construction sites, project execution offices, or functional and corporate service organizations.

Job Summary:

Corporate security interns will provide security services and technical assistance to assigned project, jobsite, office, or functional/services unit activities. Assists in managing protection programs and complying with specific governmental standards and/or regulatory requirements. Assists in developing and providing security master plans, security criteria, and technical information to assigned project, jobsite, office, or functional/services unit. Maintains and communicates effective working relationships with assigned projects. Helps advise Security and project management concerning security program progress, problem areas, and remedial actions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Helps conduct security surveys and audits to ensure compliance with security programs; helps identify and report discrepancies and may recommend corrective actions through appropriate reporting relationships. Informs immediate supervisors of the status of the security program and problem areas and may provide recommendations for remedial action.


• Assists in the implementation of company procedures for guarding internal security data to meet the standards and regulatory requirements specified by government contracts.


• Helps administer security activities related to securing and controlling the company and client proprietary information, including maintenance of security‑related logs, registers, files, records, and reports.


• Helps develop security guard instructions, security/emergency plans, security guard contracts, and other documents pertaining to the physical security of the jobsite or office.


• Assists with the preparation and distribution of security plans, reports, studies and surveys, as requested.


• Assists in preparing and coordinating emergency planning, programs, and procedures with project, jobsite, or office management.


• Assists project teams in incorporating security technology and measures into the design and construction of facilities by identifying and interpreting specific standards and regulatory requirements pertaining to the project(s).


• Assists in the investigation of questionable activities, identify violations, and may recommend corrective action through responsible supervision.


• Assists in the preparation of security presentations for management and clients explaining the project, jobsite, office, or functional/services unit's physical and procedural safeguards.


• May assist business development staff in preparing the security portion of business proposals, to include security requirements, scope of security services and cost estimates.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a four‑year degree program from an accredited college or University.


• Basic knowledge of governmental and industrial security techniques and developments pertinent to project/office security.


• Basic experience in the implementation or administration of basic security programs.


• Limited knowledge of personnel security clearance policies and procedures.


• Ability to clearly communicate security requirements to contract guards, engineers, and construction personnel.


• Basic knowledge of national and international security standards and regulatory requirements.


• Capable of obtaining necessary security clearances for access to government classified information.


• Basic training in industrial security to include personnel, physical and information security requirements, and related security subjects.


• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the US without sponsorship.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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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.

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