Summer Mechanical Engineering Intern: Hands-on Projects

Valero Energy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero Energy is offering a Mechanical Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027 across U.S. refining locations. The role focuses on reliability and project engineering, with hands-on exposure to equipment, maintenance analysis and project scoping.

Candidates must be pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree, maintain a 3.2+ GPA, and be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. A TWIC card eligibility is required, and pre-employment checks including background, drug screen, and physical may apply.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, required.
• Overall GPA of 3.2 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale, preferred.
• Graduation dates of August 2027 through May 2029, required.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, required.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Responsibilities

• Reliability Engineering: Troubleshoots equipment operation & maintenance problems. Analyzes equipment performance. Implements programs to improve reliability & decrease reactive maintenance.
• Project Engineering: Develops & engineers project scope for variety of capital expense and maintenance projects. Supports timely & efficient project execution.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Valero Energy is offering a Mechanical Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027 across U.S. refining locations. The role focuses on reliability and project engineering, with hands-on exposure to equipment, maintenance analysis and project scoping.

Candidates must be pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree, maintain a 3.2+ GPA, and be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. A TWIC card eligibility is required, and pre-employment checks including background, drug screen, and physical may apply.