Intern Field Operations
Posted on 11/15/2025

Berkshire Hathaway Energy
No salary listed
Columbia, SC, USA
In Person
On-site internship; housing stipend available for candidates living 50+ miles away.
BHE GT&S has an exciting summer internship opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering student within our Field Operations Department at our Greystone facility located in Columbia, SC.
Qualified candidates will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Must be a rising senior as of summer of 2026.
- Currently be enrolled in a 4 year ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree program.
- Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher (3.0 preference).
- Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to create and work with Word/Excel spreadsheet and reports.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment or independently.
- Good planning and organizing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to articulate technical subject matter both verbally and written.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations.
- Good communications and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and have a strong work ethic.
- Prefer students with active participation in a university engineering organization, especially, in a leadership role.
- Must currently hold a valid driver's license.
- Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.
- Support the Company's CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers.
Education
Currently enrolled in a 4 year ABET accredited Chemical Engineering Bachelor's degree program.
Candidate must be a rising senior by summer 2026.
Candidates must have a 2.5 GPA or higher (Preference 3.0 GPA or higher)
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
We are seeking highly motivated Mechanical Engineering students who are willing to work in an industrial environment. Some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with improving CGT business processes related to work management systems, project cost tracking, inventory tracking, project close out packets, etc.
- Assist with creation of job aids/training materials on new processes and business transformation systems.
Individuals must have a desire to learn and produce as part of a safety conscious workplace. An independent source of transportation for this summer 2026 internship is needed as there is limited public transportation options in the area.
Your summer internship will be a minimum of 8 weeks on site (June 1 - July 24). Please note: the internship could be extended for up to 11 weeks considering your summer schedule and the needs of the business.
Successful candidates who are 50 miles or more from the assigned work location may be eligible for a one-time housing stipend.
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