Global Affairs Intern — DC (Summer)

Bechtel Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel's U.S. Summer Internship Program provides students with meaningful, hands-on experience while working alongside industry professionals on projects 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 Bechtel's global business.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Eligibility to work in the US without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research into political and economic conditions in countries such as the Middle East, China, and Africa; generate briefing materials for supervisor and Country managers.
• Assist Country Managers when visiting the DC office by scheduling meetings and taking notes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of foreign affairs (China, Africa, Middle East) or studies in school for those countries and locations.
• Demonstrated government work/research experience.
• May write briefings for Bechtel executive leadership on international development.

Skills

Communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Undergraduate student in Foreign Affairs, Economics, Regional Studies, Intl Business

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

LexisNexis

Job description

Bechtel's U.S. Summer Internship Program provides students with meaningful, hands-on experience while working alongside industry professionals on projects 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 Bechtel's global business.