Intern/co - op – Natural Gas And NGL Services Mechanical/chemical/petroleum/civil/electrical Engineering (summer 2026)

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Responsibilities

The Natural Gas and NGL Services (Gathering and Processing) Engineering Intern/Co-op manages all aspects of assigned projects including initial feasibility review and development of project scope, estimate, schedule, engineering design, equipment and material selection, project bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight, management of change, personnel and process safety, environmental oversight and all other project tasks to successfully accomplish goals for capital projects simultaneously within a managed budget and execution schedule. Responsibilities could include:

• Collaborates with affected departments during phase gated Front-End Loading (Conceptual, Feasibility, and Definition where projects are initiated, concepts selected and front-end definitions developed) to vet resource estimates, schedules, business benefits, environmental/health/safety impacts. Facilitates technical reviews to ensure detailed engineering meets corporate engineering standards. Develops project feasibility and supports economic analysis to determine viability. Prepares decision support packages for review and approval by management.
• Ability to manage DOT (CFR 192 & 195) regulated pipeline integrity repair programs and pipeline maintenance projects.
• Manages field construction teams who execute this OQ required work. Working with project field teams in developing and selecting Inspection companies, as well as third party construction integrity services to complete repairs in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Effectively works with field Company supplied field Construction Managers and Project Coordinators to ensure proper execution aligned with company directives of Safety, Quality, and reliable operations, aligned with company culture.
• Effectively manages multiple stakeholder feedback and drives clear alignment and communication across a multi-discipline project teams consisting of Operations, Business Development, Construction, Subject Matter Experts, and other ad hoc internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitors and controls project performance during Project Execution phase to ensure project meets agreed quality, cost and time parameters in safe and environmentally sound manner. May have contractor oversight.
• Collaborates with Project Controls on project administration (scheduling, estimating, cost management, schedule management etc.) so that project resources are optimized. Conducts productivity analysis to identify and resolve critical variances so that project can achieve established objectives.
• Coordinates with Procurement in the development of a contracting plan, including engineering and execution resources.
• Identifies risk factors and ranks as of level of threat posed to project's success during technical and location-oriented risk assessment. Develops and implements risk response plan to monitor and control risks throughout the project lifecycle. This includes organizing and planning project HAZOPS and PHAs as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers to analyze collected data and identify trends for operational optimization.
• Supporting the Electrical Engineering team on electrical projects including power utilization and optimization in industrial processes, safe energized electrical work practices, and analysis of electrical design in Motor Control Centers.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously of varying magnitude and complexity from conception to commissioning and start-up.
• Maintains accurate, thorough, and current project documentation.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering.
• Concurrent enrollment in a Bachelor's degree (or higher) seeking program for the duration of the experience.
• Strong academic performance.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week.
• Positions are available Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.
• Availability for multiple work terms is preferred.
• Will require time spent in the field monitoring and managing field activities as required in various areas of our Midstream natural gas and light crude facilities, including pipelines, compressor stations, pump stations and other related facilities.
• Many projects may require travel; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• Military experience a plus.
• MIN - $32.92 per hour / MAX - $42.45 per hour