What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern position at Berkshire Hathaway Energy?
Job Description
Development of college students who are pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering. Intern will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that will provide an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. This is a temporary, nonexempt position.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of an engineering manager, the candidate will perform simple to moderately complex engineering tasks related to the natural gas transportation industry, including providing assistance on capital projects (design reviews, materials procurement, budgeting, forecasting, and records management) and with various integrity management activities such as soil resistivity testing, documentation of liquid sampling, cathodic protection, and AC interference data. Candidate will also assist in reviewing compressor station and turbine performance data using PI historian and PLC software and would help define report and document data mapping from the PLC to the PI historian and correct issues. Candidate would also be tasked to create tools to complete data analysis. The candidate may perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications
College student, junior or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree or graduate program in an engineering discipline from an accredited university. Knowledge of engineering principles and practices for analysis. Ability to prepare clear, concise and complete written reports. Must possess self-motivation and initiative to recognize, analyze and recommend alternative solutions to problems and issues. Proficiency with personal computer and various software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.). Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules. Employment is contingent upon passing a post offer drug screen and having a valid driver's license and good driving record. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
About Us
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About the Team
Kern River Gas Transmission Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Development of college students who are pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering. Intern will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that will provide an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. This is a temporary, nonexempt position.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of an engineering manager, the candidate will perform simple to moderately complex engineering tasks related to the natural gas transportation industry, including providing assistance on capital projects (design reviews, materials procurement, budgeting, forecasting, and records management) and with various integrity management activities such as soil resistivity testing, documentation of liquid sampling, cathodic protection, and AC interference data. Candidate will also assist in reviewing compressor station and turbine performance data using PI historian and PLC software and would help define report and document data mapping from the PLC to the PI historian and correct issues. Candidate would also be tasked to create tools to complete data analysis. The candidate may perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications
College student, junior or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree or graduate program in an engineering discipline from an accredited university. Knowledge of engineering principles and practices for analysis. Ability to prepare clear, concise and complete written reports. Must possess self-motivation and initiative to recognize, analyze and recommend alternative solutions to problems and issues. Proficiency with personal computer and various software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.). Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules. Employment is contingent upon passing a post offer drug screen and having a valid driver's license and good driving record. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
About Us
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About the Team
Kern River Gas Transmission Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.