Security Intern - Project Sites & Plans (Summer)

Bechtel; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Job summary

Bechtel invites students to join its U.S. Summer Internship Program in security, a structured 10-week experience running mid-June to mid-August. Interns work alongside industry professionals on projects impacting communities, gaining hands-on security exposure across GBUs and offices.

Interns receive mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and end-of-program presentations to explore future opportunities with Bechtel.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program.
• Basic knowledge of governmental and industrial security techniques.
• Basic experience in the implementation or administration of basic security programs.
• Limited knowledge of personnel security clearance policies and procedures.
• Ability to clearly communicate security requirements to contract guards, engineers, and construction personnel.
• Basic knowledge of national and international security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Possess the eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Basic training in industrial security to include personnel, physical and information security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Help conduct security surveys and audits to ensure compliance with security programs; report discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in the implementation of company procedures for guarding internal security data to meet government contracts standards.
• Help administer security activities related to securing and controlling proprietary information; maintain related logs and reports.
• Develop security guard instructions, security/emergency plans, and contracts for physical security of sites.
• Prepare and coordinate security plans, reports, studies and surveys as requested.
• Coordinate emergency planning and procedures with project management.
• Assist in incorporating security technology and measures into facilities per standards.
• Assist in investigating questionable activities and reporting to supervision.
• Prepare security presentations for management and clients explaining safeguards.
• Assist in preparing security portions of business proposals, including requirements and cost estimates.

Skills

Security basics

Communication

Security clearance

US work eligibility

Emergency planning

Security coordination

Security program administration

Education

Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program

Basic training in industrial security

Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship

Job description

Bechtel invites students to join its U.S. Summer Internship Program in security, a structured 10-week experience running mid-June to mid-August. Interns work alongside industry professionals on projects impacting communities, gaining hands-on security exposure across GBUs and offices.

Interns receive mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and end-of-program presentations to explore future opportunities with Bechtel.