OPD Summer 2027 Civil/Structural Engineer Intern

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Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Civil/Structural Engineer Intern to join our team for Summer 2027.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting civil and structural engineering efforts across engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects in the natural gas and petrochemical industries. You will work alongside experienced engineers and designers to support project development from early design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.

This role is located in Katy, TX. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our Team

For over 45 years, OPD has provided turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction services for some of the largest natural gas and gas liquids processing facilities in the United States. Our capabilities have expanded to include full custom design/build solutions for large-scale facilities.

You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional engineering team working across disciplines including Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, and Electrical. Our team is focused on delivering high-quality projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

What You Will Do

• Support and contribute to - execute and create civil and structural engineering design for EPC projects in partnership with experienced engineers
• Support development of structural designs for steel supports, pipe racks, platforms, and industrial foundations
• Assist in reviewing project documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to support project execution
• Participate in engineering and design coordination meetings and document key discussions
• Opportunity to participate in site visits to better understand drawings and field installations
• Gain exposure to foundation design for equipment such as vessels, pumps, and compressors
• Support a strong safety culture by participating in EH&S initiatives and following safety protocols

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Civil Engineering or a related STEM discipline
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028
• Eligible to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or via sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Exposure to structural engineering concepts such as steel design or foundation design through coursework, projects, or internship experience
• Experience or interest in structural design software such as RISA or STAAD

• Experience with innovation and generative AI software such as Copilot or PowerBi.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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