Electrical Engineering Intern: Power & Process Controls

Valero; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 98,857,000 - 118,914,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero offers an internship program for Electrical Engineering majors to work on safety and reliability of power distribution, process controls, and instrument systems across multiple refinery sites in the United States. The role emphasizes hands-on design, commissioning support, and collaboration with operations teams.

Interns gain mentorship, professional development, and exposure to industry-leading practices, with a strong emphasis on on-site, in-person work and a clear path toward impactful

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering.
• Overall GPA of 3.2 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale.
• Graduation dates of August 2027 through May 2029.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Engineering: safety & reliability of industrial power distribution; support refinery projects with design specs and startup/commissioning support.
• Process Controls Engineering: develops process control schemes in plant DCS and optimize refinery operations.
• Instrument Engineering: specify, design, purchase & commission process instruments; troubleshoot instrument problems for Operations & Maintenance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Valero offers an internship program for Electrical Engineering majors to work on safety and reliability of power distribution, process controls, and instrument systems across multiple refinery sites in the United States. The role emphasizes hands-on design, commissioning support, and collaboration with operations teams.

Interns gain mentorship, professional development, and exposure to industry-leading practices, with a strong emphasis on on-site, in-person work and a clear path toward impactful