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Quality Internship

Bechtel

Job Type: Internship

Engineering Area(s): Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Academic Level: Graduates / Alumni (B.S. Degree Required), Senior (Graduating Soon), Junior, Sophomore, Freshman

Bechtel has a long tradition of technical and engineering excellence in supporting multiple industries. Bechtel’s internship program was created to cultivate real-life industry interest based on hands-on experience. Many new university graduate hires began their careers at Bechtel as a student intern.

Quality interns at Bechtel are responsible for assisting with quality management and implementation of core quality programs as well as oversight of subcontract, engineering, procurement and construction activities. They perform and/or participate in audits or surveillances of Bechtel field engineering, field procurement, jobsite related Construction activities, and subcontractors as defined by project and contractual requirements. Quality interns have a world of career opportunities at Bechtel.

The total number of Quality interns hired and start dates are subject to workload and business conditions. Locations will vary based on project needs, and may include Houston, TX or Reston, VA, along with various project sites.

Typical Activities

Partner with project leaders to model and reward quality behaviors
Implement and sustain the quality core processes: continuous improvement, lessons learned, closed loop corrective action, and people based quality
Assist in the development and implementation of quality assurance procedures, standardized metrics, and quality performance dashboard
Ensure that quality-related procedures and manuals conform to corporate/project quality assurance program/plan requirements
Develop quality audit checklists and conduct audits of engineering, procurement, construction, testing, operations, or decommissioning for compliance to procedures and quality program/plan requirements
Participate in monitoring the implementation of the project quality program/plan, including the review of selected documents to assure applicable quality requirements are met
Assess project quality documentation and quality control inspection plans
Conduct qualitative and cognitive trending based on data from various issues management systems
Conduct in-process reviews of engineering, procurement, and construction processes to identify issues early and recommend lasting corrective actions

Basic Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program in any discipline within Engineering, Physical Science, Business Administration, Business Management, Supply Chain or Construction Management from an accredited college or university
Completed at least one year of undergraduate studies in any discipline within Engineering, Physical Science, Business Administration, Business Management, Supply Chain or Construction Management from an accredited college or university
Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a four-year Master of Science degree program in any discipline within Engineering, Physical Science, Business Administration, Business Management, Supply Chain or Construction Management from an accredited college or university
Previous co-op or internship experience
Strong GPA

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