Startup & Commissioning Engineer Intern

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is offering a Summer Internship Program for aspiring engineers. Interns will engage in startup and operating services, learning to test, commission, operate, and maintain facilities safely and cost effectively.

The program emphasizes hands-on work, mentorship, and professional development across Bechtel’s global projects. Interns are treated as team members, receiving guidance from Startup Engineers while contributing to real project objectives.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Marine, Industrial, Nuclear Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Familiarity with basic design of electrical and controls systems, mechanical process systems and process controls.
• Technical knowledge of startup, commissioning, operations, or maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of engineering systems and applications of startup and commissioning methods.
• Basic skills in oral and written communication and software packages.

Responsibilities

• Startup Engineer interns perform assignments that develop startup work knowledge and abilities.
• Exercises limited, but increasing judgement, in performing assigned tasks.
• Using prescribed methods, performs specific portions of the broader assignment of an experienced Startup Engineer.
• Performs startup assistance at the jobsite as directed.
• Receive supervision from a Startup Engineer or Startup Supervisor.
• May receive direction from a Senior Startup Engineer.

Skills

Startup knowledge

Electrical design familiarity

Oral & written communication

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Bechtel Global Corporation is offering a Summer Internship Program for aspiring engineers. Interns will engage in startup and operating services, learning to test, commission, operate, and maintain facilities safely and cost effectively.

The program emphasizes hands-on work, mentorship, and professional development across Bechtel’s global projects. Interns are treated as team members, receiving guidance from Startup Engineers while contributing to real project objectives.