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Valero Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2025) – U.S. Refining Locations in SAN ANTONIO, Texas

Description:

Are you ready to turn your passion for problem solving, teamwork and excellence into an exceptional future at Valero? As a global leader in refining and alternative fuels, Valero is dedicated to caring for our employees' well-being, providing satisfaction and support at work, in volunteerism and in health & wellness.

Join a 40-year legacy of excellence and find your future with us!

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: Benicia, CA - Benicia Refinery 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 a Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in Electrical Engineering required. * Overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or higher) preferred. * Obtained at least 60 credit hours by the start of summer internship required. * Graduation dates of August 2025 through May 2027 required. * Ability to work 40 hours per week 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.

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 and drug screen.

About the Valero Intern Program

The Valero Intern Program fuels a broader company mission to develop reliable, affordable and sustainable energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. When you join Valero, you can expect to work with teams that are inclusive and results-driven while celebrating every employee’s strengths and ideas.

Valero is an EEO/AA 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 (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), 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 to $41 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: 24001D2

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