About the role#
CB&I offers a summer internship program for students entering their junior or senior year. This role is based in our engineering department and provides an opportunity to develop technical skills and gain professional experience in the energy infrastructure sector.
What you'll do#
- Learn and apply company core values and leadership competencies.
- Review industry codes and standards for plate and industrial structures.
- Perform engineering calculations and create drawings for energy projects.
- Design piping systems and support equipment specifications.
- Assist with bid documents, cost estimates, and summary reports.
- Design and analyze structural systems, including plate structures.
- Calculate capacity ratings for proprietary equipment and review fall protection anchors.
- Evaluate construction methods, such as crane rigging and lift plans.
- Seek feedback to support your personal and professional development.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or MS program for Civil, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or Construction Management.
- Standing as a junior or senior.
- Completion of at least one upper-level design course relevant to this work.
- A minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Demonstrated leadership capability and an interest in the business.
Location & details#
- Location: Plainfield, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About CB&I
CB&I provides integrated storage and asset management services for industrial facilities. The company specializes in atmospheric, cryogenic, and high pressure storage systems alongside water and wastewater treatment solutions. It operates through two business units focused on storage systems and facility operations. Based in The Woodlands, Texas, the company employs over 12,000 people.
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