V- Co-Op Design Engineering Intern

PROENERGY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

PROENERGY, an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse, is seeking a Design Engineering Intern in Houston, TX. The role supports the Design Engineering Team in Aero Turbine Component work, including reverse engineering, drawings, and analyses, using SolidWorks/CREO and ANSYS. Start date August; duration through December depending on project needs.

Reports to the Director of Engineering. On-site at 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041, with collaboration across manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering student; Junior or Senior by Summer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• US work authorization; visa sponsorship not offered.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineering of OEM hardware, create drawings with understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Assist engineers with hand-calculation and finite element analysis of the hardware.
• Validate drawing changes with redline drawings to ensure that every request is captured.
• Analyze data and contribute to root cause investigations of field failures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality, operations, supply chains and repair engineering.
• Use ASANA to help engineers update their projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (Junior/Senior by Summer)

Job description

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

V - Design Engineering Intern

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri,

our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world‑class investment in fast‑start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas,

our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level‑IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought‑after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

Our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Position Summary

The Design Engineering Internship role, you will be assisting the Design Engineering Team in the creation of innovative solutions in Aero Turbine Component through reverse engineering tools. Tasks may include many aspects of design concept (SolidWorks or CREO), mechanical analyses (hand‑calculations, ANSYS, etc.), mechanical drawings (GD&T), material analysis (heat treatment, etc.), and manufacturing processes (welding, shotpeen, coating, etc.). This internship is expected to begin in August and may continue through December. However, the duration of the internship is subject to project requirements, business demands, and organizational needs.

Reports To: Director Engineering

Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041

Position Responsibilities

• Reverse engineering of OEM hardware, create drawings with the understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Assist engineers with hand-calculation and finite element analysis of the hardware.
• Validate drawing changes with the redline drawings to ensure that every requests are captured.
• Analyze data and contribute to root cause investigations of field failures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality, operations, supply chains and repair engineering.
• Use ASANA to help engineers to update their projects.

Required Qualifications

• Enroll in an undergraduate Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering program and have a Junior/Senior status by Summer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.