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Bechtel Corporation · 10 hours ago

2026 Student Internship (U.S.) - Startup Engineer Intern

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$22.37/hr - $33.35/hr

Start in 2026

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, helping customers complete projects that create jobs and improve infrastructure. The Startup Engineer Intern will assist in startup activities, gaining practical knowledge while supporting experienced engineers in testing, commissioning, and maintaining facilities.

ArchitectureConstructionProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Startup Engineer interns perform assignments that develop startup work knowledge and abilities through the application of developed techniques, standards, guidelines, procedures, and criteria

Exercises limited, but increasing judgement, in performing assigned tasks

Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of the broader assignment of an experienced Startup Engineer

Performs startup assistance at the jobsite as directed

Receive technical and administrative supervision from a Startup Engineer or Startup Supervisor

May receive technical direction or on the job instructions from a Startup Engineer or Senior Startup Engineer

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringStartupCommissioningMicrosoft OfficeOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingTeamwork

Required

Rising junior or senior enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Electrical (including Electronics and Computer Engineering), Mechanical, Chemical, Marine, Industrial, Nuclear Engineering, or Engineering Technology, from an accredited college or university

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

Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check

Must have the right to work and remain in the United States

Familiarity with basic operations and/or maintenance practices associated with oil, gas, petrochemical, power or offshore facilities

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Due to the nature of some positions, US citizenship maybe required

Ability to obtain a Department of Defense, Department of Energy, or project site clearance, depending on assignment

Must be willing to relocate to project or jobsite