Electrical Engineering Summer Internship - Hands-On Plant

TotalEnergies; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies is seeking Electrical Engineering interns for a hands-on Summer Internship in Port Arthur, TX. The program targets students pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with graduation between December 2027 and May 2029.

Interns will engage in practical field work, monitor unit performance, assist with turnaround activities, and participate in process hazard analyses and non-capital projects. A strong GPA and solid communication and problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, graduating between December 2027 and May 2029.
• GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Computer knowledge: spreadsheets, process simulation software helpful, and able to understand new systems as they come (e.g. DFS, SAP).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good physical fitness required for access on/into towers, vessels, and other equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor/track unit performance with outside observation, pressure/temperature surveys, MS Excel, PI Process Book, TDC Control System, and process simulator software.
• Follow safe work practices while maintaining quality.
• Support turnaround/maintenance activities.
• Evaluate economics to determine profitable modes of unit operation.
• Lead/participate in Process Hazard Analyses.
• Define and execute small (non-capital) projects.
• Monitor unit catalyst performance and issue catalyst life projections.
• Perform various engineering-type calculations on an as-needed basis for Operations or other Operations support groups.
• Study/analyze/troubleshoot unit operation with vendor-provided diagnostics.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Excel familiarity

Process knowledge

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

PI ProcessBook

TDC Control System

Process simulator software

SAP

DFS

Job description

TotalEnergies is seeking Electrical Engineering interns for a hands-on Summer Internship in Port Arthur, TX. The program targets students pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with graduation between December 2027 and May 2029.

Interns will engage in practical field work, monitor unit performance, assist with turnaround activities, and participate in process hazard analyses and non-capital projects. A strong GPA and solid communication and problem-solving skills are required.