Intern - Engineering - CB&I

CB&I® is the world's leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 130-year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

McDermott’s CB&I® Storage Solutions group is the most experienced and the only worldwide builder and designer of industrial storage products and facilities.  Headquartered in the Houston, Texas, CB&I has the global expertise and strategically located operations to provide engineering, procurement, and construction solutions for our customers’ most complex energy projects.

The CB&I Internship Program is designed to provide junior and senior level students and aspiring engineers hands on experience in a professional engineering environment. While prior job experience is not required, candidates must have a high GPA and basic training in common engineering computer programs, such as AutoCAD. Interns will learn the responsibilities of a professional engineer under the supervision of experienced engineers and designers. Successful candidates will demonstrate characteristics and perspectives that contribute to a diverse, growing organization.

• Apply industry codes & standards along with internal CB&I details and standards to create engineering deliverables
• Using CAD software, develop engineering drawings and provide basic calculations
• Assist and take instructions from senior engineers and squad leaders
• Learn the responsibilities of a professional engineer
• Fulfill some administrative duties around the office or run errands for the engineering department
• Generate and process forms for the distribution of electronic engineering documents and track status
• Individual responsibilities will be aligned with the specific position. Examples by Discipline are: 
  • Mechanical Engineer for Plant Design: Design piping systems using industry codes and standards and CB&I's engineering tools, create engineering calculations, bills of material, and engineering drawings; assist preparation of bid documents and estimates.
  • Mechanical Engineer for Process Design: Tasks may include supporting Process Design, Equipment Specification, development of a summary report and presentation documentation.
  • Mechanical/Civil/Structural Engineer for Plate Structures Design: Design and analysis of plate structures, creation of calculations, assist with preparation of estimates
  • Mechanical/Civil/Structural Engineer for Construction Design: Design and analysis of structural systems; calculate capacity ratings for proprietary equipment. Assist in review and rating of Proprietary Equipment with Fall Protection Anchors. Review construction methods such as crane rigging and lift plans
  • Welding Engineer for Construction Support: Provides guidance to Welding, Quality and Erection Supervision to meet Code, Standard, CB&I and customer requirements. May provide site support to assure proper application of HSE, welding, NDE and quality standards

• Current enrollment in an engineering program towards a BS or MS in a Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Welding, or Construction Management Engineering discipline with minimum 3.0 GPA (overall)
• Junior or Senior with at least one upper-level design course applicable to our work
• Motivated & outgoing individuals with expressed interest in subjects related to CB&I’s business
• Recognized leadership potential
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Flexible schedule

• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment