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CITGO Petroleum Corporation invites applications for a paid 12-week Electrical Engineer intern position. On-site at Lemont, IL or Downers Grove, IL, you will assist with engineering tasks, document updates, and reliability projects under a senior engineer's guidance.
The role includes a final presentation summarizing internship accomplishments. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an Electrical Engineering bachelor's program, sophomores, with a 3.0+ GPA and 40-hour weeks.
CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well‑known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.
At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.
The Electrical Engineer intern will provide assistance on various projects for either the Project Engineering or Reliability Department and will become familiar with the refinery organization and work processes while learning refinery safe work practice. The intern will work on various projects throughout the refinery under the direction of a more senior engineer. This position is a paid 12‑week summer internship. A presentation covering all aspects of the internship experience and accomplishments will be expected at the end of the term. Interns will be responsible for providing assistance with various engineering duties which may include: providing technical support for various refinery units, basic engineering research and support for electrical projects, updating engineering records and perform routine engineering.
This position is located on site at either Lemont, Illinois or Downers Grove, Illinois.
Expected Pay Range: $25.50 - $34.00
Deadline to apply is September 30, 2026
Generate discipline-related work scopes and complete project documentation updates / review.Familiarize with CITGO Engineering practices by editing the engineering training manual and apply as necessary to perform assigned work tasks.Assist with the update / creation of equipment reliability and integrity plans. Review existing engineering documentation for completeness and consistency with current policies and procedures, including drawings and technical data. Complete update to documentation as necessary or assigned.Consult with Senior Project Engineers and Managers in the group, and complete site visits in support of ongoing engineering efforts. Site visits may include witnessing site activities and scoping / verification for projects.Consult with Managers and Senior Project Engineers in the group, and complete site visits in support of ongoing engineering efforts. Site visits may include witnessing site activities and scoping / verification for projects.Complete end of internship summary and presentation.
Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.
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