2026 Engineering - Intern (Mineral Development)

The purpose of the chemical engineer internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical and environmental engineering. The intern will be exposed to a variety of projects, activities, and operations that occur within a mineral development and renewable energy business. The intern will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly.

- Provides support for the mineral development team

- Conduct research and analysis activities according to applicable regulations, manufacturing processes or other considerations and approve modification of standards, specifications and processes

- Review research, testing, quality control and other operational reports to ensure that quality standards, efficiency and schedules are met

- Prepare reports and technical papers

- Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

- Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in chemical, mechanical, and environmental engineering

- Prior utility, energy or renewable industry experience helpful

- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills to recognize patterns in data, information or events, to draw logical conclusions, to evaluate methods and procedures and to make recommendations for actions

- Effective oral and written communication skills to transmit information accurately and understandably

- Software skills to develop spreadsheets for data analysis

- Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record

- Employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer background check and drug screen

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.