Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) – U.S. Refining Locations

Are you ready to turn your passion for problem solving, teamwork and excellence into an exceptional future at Valero? As the world’s premier independent refiner of transportation fuels, Valero is dedicated to caring for our interns’ well-being through professional development, mentorship, health and welfare benefits and volunteerism. Join the Legacy. Fuel What’s Next.

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.

Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree (or higher de