PGD Pipeline/Gas Infrastructure (Midstream) Intern

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Location(s): Houston, TX, US, 77002

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 83096

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Position Specific Description

Power Generation Division Internship positions: Under direct supervision, this job applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad variety of assignments and related fields. Develops knowledge and skills within a specific practice area. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features. Collaboratively applies judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments. Works on small projects or portions of larger projects. Supports development of standards and engineering guidelines, conducts analysis on system performance and reliability strategy and provides recommendations. Candidates must have cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered.

Some of the responsibilities for our engineering internships are listed below:

· Assist in the development, design, material estimating/procurement, construction, and operation of various pipeline segments and associated equipment such as separators, dehydration, product treatment and processing Plants, and compressor stations.

· Support the development of an equipment condition assessment tracking and risk management procedure.

· Apply knowledge to real world operating failure modes experienced in the fleet

· Piping and Instrumentation Drawing reviews and updates

· Support the validation of daily operating procedures

· Participate in daily activities associated with the safe and reliable operation of the pipeline and its associated facilities (including such items as: preventative maintenance routines, startup, and shutdown activities)

· Acquire knowledge of pipeline system operations through team interaction and self-directed research

· Work activities may include such items as preparation of reports, calculations, specifications, and scope documents as well as generating sketches and drawings in the current CAD platform.

· Intern will work with the equipment on how to analyze and troubleshoot equipment problems.

· Conduct field walk-downs and mark-up as build documentation

* Electrical or Mechanical Engineering majors preferred.

This role is not open for sponsorship now or in the future. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain and maintain work authorization throughout their employment with the company.

LOCATION: Houston, TX

Job Overview

To be considered for an internship, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree or higher. You must also have a current cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher (on a 0.00 to 4.00 scale).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists department with assigned projects

• Completes challenging projects and assignments

• Presents final project to senior leadership at the end of the internship

• Assumes responsibility for own travel, lodging, and transportation necessary to be available for the program

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school grad / GED

• Maintain active enrollment in a Bachelor or higher degree program

• Maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Preferred Qualifications

• None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group: Non Exempt

Employee Type: Intern

Job Category: Intern

Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC

Relocation Provided: No

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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