Mechanical Engineer Intern: Process Design & P&ID

Kiewit Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to support oil, gas, and chemical projects. You will learn through hands-on design work, collaborate with engineering teams, and contribute to process analyses and drawings under supervision.

This internship offers exposure to P&ID design, equipment specs, cost estimates, and software such as Aspen HYSYS. You must be pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering and be available for full-time summer work, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program is required.
• Able to work full-time during summer.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suites, Aspen HYSYS and other process simulation tools.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Present ideas clearly and in professional manner.
• Participates on teams effectively. Accepts direction from the team. Individually contributes to success of the team.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will be a Mechanical Engineer Intern who can quickly become familiar with various Oil Gas and Chemical processes or technologies and make significant contributions.
• Interested in industrial process development, conceptual design, or process support with a background in refining, chemicals, or polymers.
• Assist with design of mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for oil and gas systems including but not limited to steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, and air and gas systems.
• May assist with the procurement process of equipment specifications, bid evaluation and contract administration.
• Assist with the generating deliverables for projects, working within strict budget and schedule constraints to execute the process engineering scope.
• Assist with preparing mechanical engineering designs, including layout, design sketches, and conceptual design.
• Performs and checks engineering calculations following standard methods and principles for projects.
• Assist with conducting engineering cost, feasibility and planning studies analyzing customer needs and data including researching, investigation and coordination of other engineers, and providing recommendations to the customer.
• Uses specific software packages for process systems and hydraulics modeling and scenario studies (Aspen, HYSYS, etc.)
• Contributes to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to support oil, gas, and chemical projects. You will learn through hands-on design work, collaborate with engineering teams, and contribute to process analyses and drawings under supervision.

This internship offers exposure to P&ID design, equipment specs, cost estimates, and software such as Aspen HYSYS. You must be pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering and be available for full-time summer work, with a focus on