Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) - U.S. Refining Locations

Valero • Wilmington, CA • 2d ago

Description:

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community. At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution.

Major Accountabilities: The internship program inspires tomorrow's innovators by developing highly motivated Electrical Engineering majors who are ready for challenging projects in the following areas:

Electrical (Power) Engineering: Responsible for overall safety & reliability of industrial power distribution system. Supports refinery projects by developing equipment design specifications, performing engineering design reviews & providing startup/commissioning technical support. Develops & leads electrical reliability improvement initiatives.

Process Controls Engineering: Develops & implements process control schemes in plant-distributed control system. Recommends options to optimize refinery operations.

Instrument Engineering: Provides technical expertise for specification, design, purchase & commission of process instruments. Designs instrumented systems such as programmable logic controllers & safety-rated logic solvers. Troubleshoots instrument problems for Operations & Maintenance.

Positions may be available at any of the following locations: Wilmington, CA - Wilmington Refinery Meraux, LA - Meraux Refinery Norco, LA - St. Charles Refinery Ardmore, OK - Ardmore Refinery Memphis, TN - Memphis Refinery Corpus Christi, TX - Bill Greehey Refinery Houston, TX - Houston Refinery Texas City, TX - Texas City Refinery Port Arthur, TX - Port Arthur Refinery San Antonio, TX - Valero Headquarters Sunray, TX - McKee Refinery Three Rivers, TX - Three Rivers Refinery

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in Electrical Engineering, required.

Overall GPA of 3.2 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale, preferred.

Graduation dates of August 2026 through May 2028, required.

Ability to work 40 hours per week, required.

Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Please include the following in your resume: Overall GPA and Major - Expected Graduation Date

Please also upload a copy of your unofficial transcript along with your resume within the Attachments.

About The Valero Intern Program

The Valero Intern Program gives students hands-on experience in the energy industry through impactful projects, mentorship, and exposure to company leadership, while exploring Valero's culture of safety, excellence, accountability, teamwork, do the right thing and caring. Apply now to join Valero's award-winning Internship Program, proudly shaping future leaders for over 25 years.

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero's policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria athttps://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Note: Valero's pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical (if applicable).

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The rate for this position is $34.50 to $41.50 per hour and represents Valero's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of expected compensation at the time of this posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications and experience.

Job: Intern Primary Location: United States Req ID: 25001C1

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