Electrical Engineering Intern: Power & Process Controls

Valero; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero invites college students to join its Intern Program in Ardmore, OK, to gain hands-on experience in Electrical Engineering within a premier refinery environment. You will contribute to projects focused on safety, reliability, and performance while learning from experienced mentors.

The program emphasizes problem solving, teamwork and excellence, with a strong focus on professional development, mentorship, and on-site collaboration across refinery teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Overall GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Graduation dates August 2027 through May 2029.
• Able to work 40 hours per week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety & reliability of the industrial power distribution system.
• Develop equipment design specifications and support startup/commissioning.
• Lead electrical reliability improvement initiatives.
• Develop process control schemes for plant DCS and optimize refinery operations.
• Provide instrumentation expertise including PLCs and safety logic solvers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Problem solving

Teamwork

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical Engineering)

Job description

Valero invites college students to join its Intern Program in Ardmore, OK, to gain hands-on experience in Electrical Engineering within a premier refinery environment. You will contribute to projects focused on safety, reliability, and performance while learning from experienced mentors.

The program emphasizes problem solving, teamwork and excellence, with a strong focus on professional development, mentorship, and on-site collaboration across refinery teams.