Overview

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is seeking Welding Engineering students for a paid Welding Engineering Internship. Our 2023 Intern class will begin work in our Monroeville, Pennsylvania, office in May of 2023, working full-time (40 hours/week) through August of 2023. 

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a project engineering organization supporting the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. BPMI provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain management of the fabrication, testing, delivery, installation, and field support of nuclear power plant components installed in submarines and aircraft carriers. In addition, BPMI provides upgraded replacement components in support of refueling and overhaul activities, and aids in the ultimate storage and disposition of spent naval fuel. BPMI also delivers information technology and operational solutions to the Nuclear Navy, enabling them to fulfill their critical mission. 

Our internship program will give you the opportunity to work in your field of study while simultaneously pursuing your degree at an accredited college or university. These opportunities can enhance your academic training while teaching critical business skills and allowing you to learn about BPMI, the Navy, and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

What You Can Expect: 

Close Mentoring - You will be assigned a unique sponsor for the duration of your BPMI experience. Sponsors will provide guidance as you perform day-to-day efforts, while adding a more in-depth perspective of how the various assignments fit into the overall business. Along with your manager, a sponsor also provides general support and training on BPMI’s business and operations. 

Training - You will be provided with learning opportunities across various engineering functions involving design, fabrication, installation, refurbishment of equipment, etc.

Intern Program Events - BPMI’s intern coordinators plan several unique and exciting opportunities to visit BPMI suppliers, Shipyards, and other NNPP Program Sites. Intern Program events allow our interns to gain a better appreciation of what the work at BPMI supports and how extensive the Navy program really is.

Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Engineering duties may include a combination of several of the following functions involving design, fabrication, installation, and refurbishment of equipment:
  • Reviewing and preparing welding and process instructions, standards, and specifications;
  • Assisting with the preparation, follow, and reporting of welding development programs;
  • Performing surveillance and oversight of supplier processing and fabrication procedures;
  • Performing analysis of welding conditions;
  • Assisting with troubleshooting and failure analysis;
  • Assisting with in-service inspections and evaluations.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgical Engineering (with an interest in physical metallurgy) from an accredited college or university with three years completed by May 2023.
• Must be able to articulate basic engineering knowledge. 
• Good oral and writing skills required.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred for interns and co-ops. 
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to government security clearance requirements. In order to work at BPMI, applicants must complete a Federal background investigation and be granted a security clearance. 

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

In accordance with BPMI’s duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace for our employees and to safeguard the health of our families, customers, and visitors, BPMI may adopt mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols including a mask mandate and social distancing. Please speak with your BPMI Talent Acquisition Professional during the application/interview process if you have any questions regarding any potential COVID requirements.

BPMI's interns are eligible for the following benefits: 

• Defined Contribution Retirement Plans 

• 401(k) Plan with company match 
• Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) with company contribution 
• 9/80 work schedule option

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