Plant Engineering Intern
Plant Engineering Intern: The Waste Treatment Plant is one of the world’s largest construction projects located on the Department of Energy Hanford Site, located in Richland, WA. The Plant Engineer job family is responsible for technical activities relating to operations and maintenance of plant equipment during Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Commissioning and Operations.
Plant Engineering hires Summer Interns from many different Engineering disciplines. Work assignments will vary depending upon the discipline. WTCC strives to provide meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to plant operations. Benefits of the summer intern program include generous pay with a stable organization, professional development programs, and work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS
- Work assignments will vary depending upon the discipline hired. Some examples of typical work activities for Summer Interns are provided below.
- Assist System Engineers with researching vendor information, data collection/analysis of plant operating history, review of codes and standards, as well as evaluation of industry guidance for the establishment and refinement of operations and maintenance strategies for equipment within assigned area [All Disciplines]
- Development of data tracking and trending tools for System Engineers to better analyze and predict system issues and failures [All Disciplines]
- Development of tools to track performance metrics across a myriad of Plant Engineering topics including training, tickets, design changes, temporary modification, staffing, programs, etc… [All Disciplines]
- Development and maintenance of electronic forms to streamline Plant Engineering processes and procedures [Computer Systems / Computer Science]
- Development of 3-dimentional models to support 3-D printing of prototypes for proposed design changes [Mechanical]
- Data collection and analysis of plant sample data to support process control and product compliance [Chemical]
- Assist System Engineers in the development of arc flash calculations supporting the electrical safety program [Electrical]
- Support Plant Engineering with configuration, tuning, securing, and management of the information technology system. [Computer Science/Computer Systems]
This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.
Education: Junior or Senior year toward a Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering Discipline or appropriate Sciences
Please ensure you provide number of credits earned and current GPA on your resume
Experience: No experience needed
Housing and transportation are not provided. Lodging and transportation recommendations will be provided upon request.
Relocation Benefits are NOT available for this position
At least 18 years of age
Background: Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. As a government contractor you must apply through the Amentum website, please use the link included to view more information regarding this open position as well as to apply.