Mechanical Engineer Intern - EPC Hands-On Summer 2027

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

flexible spending and health savings

life insurance

ADD

disability

retirement

paid vacation/time off

educational assistance

infertility assistance

paid parental leave

adoption assistance

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. The role supports mechanical engineering activities across EPC projects in the natural gas and petrochemical industries, working with experienced engineers from development through commissioning.

This on-site position is based at our headquarters in Katy, TX, with no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2029.
• Eligible to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support development of equipment specifications RFQ packages for purchase of new equipment on active jobs.
• Assist in reviewing vendor drawings and technical documentation for purchased mechanical equipment on active jobs.
• Participate in reviews of project documentation such as PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, and 3D models.
• Collaborate with project teams to support procurement and technical evaluations.
• Participate in engineering reviews, risk assessments, and safety-related activities (e.g., PHA/HAZOP).
• Gain exposure to pipe specifications, welding requirements, inspection processes, and testing plans.
• Provide support to construction teams and gain exposure to commissioning and startup activities including site visits.
• Gain hands-on exposure to a variety of mechanical engineering career paths by partnering with experienced engineers across multiple functions and projects.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. The role supports mechanical engineering activities across EPC projects in the natural gas and petrochemical industries, working with experienced engineers from development through commissioning.

This on-site position is based at our headquarters in Katy, TX, with no visa sponsorship.