Performance Optimization Reliability Engineer Intern

Jobtailor; Earth (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a motivated engineering intern to support plant engineering and water supply analysis at Tolk Station. The role requires hands-on testing of wells, flow rate calculations, and capital budgeting tasks with emphasis on report writing and collaboration.

The candidate should be a current ABET-accredited engineering student (sophomore or higher) and available full-time during the summer, up to 40 hours weekly, with hybrid in-person work.

Qualifications

• Current student, Sophomore or higher (as of Fall 2027).
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering.
• Able to work full-time during the summer, up to 40 hours a week.
• Able to commute to the designated work location in-person, per the hybrid work policy.
• Preferred: mechanical or electrical candidate.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and report writing.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support plant engineering and plant operations.
• Perform a study of all water wells providing water to Tolk Station.
• Use a flow meter and other equipment to test functioning water wells.
• Determine flow rates, water draw down, and pump efficiencies.
• Write a report on the gathered information.
• Support analysis of Tolk's water supply situation and future well-field needs or expansion.
• Develop capital budgets.
• Support plant engineering with operational issues.
• Develop plant projects, including capital and O&M projects.
• Obtain quotes and plan material deliveries.
• Help plant engineering troubleshoot plant issues.

Skills

Good communication

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

ABET Accredited Engineering Program

Pursuing Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Flow Meter

Job description

• Support plant engineering and plant operations
• Perform a study of all water wells providing water to Tolk Station
• Use a flow meter and other equipment to test functioning water wells
• Determine flow rates, water draw down, and pump efficiencies
• Write a report on the gathered information
• Support analysis of Tolk's water supply situation and future well-field needs or expansion
• Develop capital budgets
• Support plant engineering with operational issues
• Develop plant projects, including capital and O&M projects
• Obtain quotes and plan material deliveries
• Help plant engineering troubleshoot plant issues

Requirements

• Current student, Sophomore or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university
• Pursuing a degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering
• Able to work full-time during the summer, up to 40 hours a week
• Able to commute to the designated work location in-person, per the hybrid work policy
• Preferred: mechanical or electrical candidate
• Competent with Microsoft Office and report writing
• Good communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills in evaluating water supply systems and developing capital budgets, while effectively communicating findings through report writing. Proficient in supporting plant engineering operations and troubleshooting issues in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Water Well Analysis
• Flow Meter Testing
• Report Writing
• Capital Budget Development
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Water Well Testing
• Flow Rate Determination
• Pump Efficiency Analysis
• Plant Project Development
• Operational Issue Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

• Good Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Plant Engineering
• Water Supply Analysis
• O&M Projects
• ABET Accredited
• Engineering Degree

Tools & Technologies

• Flow Meter