ENGIE

Project Engineering Intern

Posted on: 13 Sep 2023

Columbus, OH

Job Description

ENGIE is committed to reshaping the energy future through the global implementation of a lower carbon energy economy in order to preserve the world’s natural resources. We are looking for talented and driven people who are committed to making the vision a reality.

An internship position for an eager and inspired University Engineering Program student, or Grad Student, willing to become involved in the CHP Smart Campus Project. Job duties will be varied, everchanging, fluid and will encompass all aspects of multi-discipline engineering, design, erection works, quality control and acceptance and perhaps also include involvement within the project’s start-up and commissioning phase.

 This position is located at Columbus, OH on the Ohio State University.

What you’ll do:

Assist the Project Management Team in all necessary aspects of the project execution
Provide support to project management in matters of progress, coordination, entitlement and interpretation of contract documents
Review and evaluate Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) Contractor and/or Subcontractor contract payments and change orders
Provide input to preparation and issuance of technical and contract correspondence, compilation of requisite records and claim submissions to validate claims both against EPC Contractor and subcontractors and protection of ENGIE’s rights and entitlements against incoming claims
Assist in regular site inspections and site meetings to determine the status of the tasks, to assist with the coordination of the works and to provide input to solve technical problems
Apply QA / QC requirements according to field quality program, Installation & Testing programs, and plans, working closely with QA / QC members of the Project Management Team
Ensure that work follows applicable codes, statutory regulations and specifications 
Review engineering works and submittals to ensure works are performed in compliance with the QC, contract, and equipment specifications
Review EPC Contractor reports including monthly progress reports and three-week look-ahead schedules to ensure report accuracy and adherence to contract requirements
Assist in the implementation of all quality control procedures for all construction and erection activities to the specifications of the contract agreement
Review and provide input to engineering changes requested by EPC Contractor
Keep daily logbook with all relevant information regarding problems, work tasks, improvements, contractor behavior, schedule delays, working time, etc. (active support in order to avoid claims)
Attend system walk downs (as needed to assist the project), coordinate punch list activities and closure of open action items
Attend safety walks and log safety items in the field
Assist in ensuring that construction, erection completion documentation and turnover packages are timely prepared and submitted
Assist the Project Team in its review and acceptance of Contractor's Turnover Packages
Maintain and coordinate the Project documentation
Performs other duties as assigned

What you bring:

A minimum of two (2) years of completed course work within Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree program required
A minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred
Junior or Senior candidates preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Engineering and/or Construction exposure in multiple disciplines, desired, not required
Desire to gain knowledge of construction pricing, scheduling and execution processes 
Interest to learn of Remeasure / Quantity Contracts and Lump Sum Contracts as relating to engineering and construction of industrial projects
Keen interest in learning the relationship of engineering principles to engineering scheduling and execution processes
Good analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills in a matrix and multi-cultural environment

Additional Information/Conditions:

The internship term will be approximately September 2023 - May 2024, 10 hours per week minimum, and additional hours and weeks may be available based on business need
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis
Ability to work independently

ENGIE

Houston, TX

ENGIE North America offers a range of capabilities in the United States and Canada to help customers decarbonize, decentralize, and digitalize their operations. These include comprehensive services to help customers run their facilities more efficiently and optimize energy and other resource use and expense; clean power generation; energy storage; and retail energy supply that includes renewable, demand response, and on-bill financing options. Nearly 100 percent of the company’s power generation portfolio is low carbon or renewable. In 2018, ENGIE recorded €60.6 billion in global revenues ($71.3 billion USD). More than 6,000 employees work in the region, and Houston serves as corporate headquarters. About the businesses:

Retail Electricity

ENGIE is one of the largest non-residential retail electricity suppliers in the United States and currently serves commercial, industrial, and institutional customers in 14 markets. Supplying energy to nearly 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies, ENGIE serves over 89,000 accounts, with an estimated peak load totaling nearly 13,000 MW. The company also offers electricity service to residential and small business customers in 12 U.S. markets under the brand Think Energy®.

Energy Services

Through the integrated facility management and commitment to energy performance improvement of customer facilities, ENGIE offers integrated management solutions—including on-site solar, battery and cogeneration design and installation—that enable clients to focus on their business. The company is a recognized leader in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure including airports, office buildings and industrial sites, as well as a wide range of technical infrastructure. In managing energy expenses and usage, ENGIE has identified more than $4.1 billion in savings for multi-site clients over the last three years and, in working with utilities, delivered nearly $15.4 billion in energy savings for consumers in the last 12 years.

Power Generation

In the United States and Canada, ENGIE owns and/or operates cogeneration, steam, and chilled water facilities, including more than 1,000 MW in the portfolio produced by combined heat and power (CHP) units located within commercial or industrial facilities and using waste heat from an onsite generation system to provide for heating and chilling needs. The North America renewables portfolio consists of wind, solar, and biomass/biogas assets, with a capacity of more than 1,200 MW in operation and another 2,300 MW under construction.

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