V- Co-Op Design Engineering Intern

About the role

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse addressing fast‑start power generation needs through turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. The company delivers innovative aeroderivative solutions from worldwide centers of excellence, including a 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing in Sedalia, Missouri (growing by 40 %), a 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care in Houston, Texas, an Engineering office in Kansas City, and service centers in Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Position Summary: The Design Engineering Internship role involves assisting the Design Engineering Team in creating innovative solutions for Aero Turbine Components through reverse engineering tools. Tasks may include design concept work (SolidWorks or CREO), mechanical analyses (hand‑calculations, ANSYS, etc.), mechanical drawings (GD&T), material analysis (heat treatment, etc.), and manufacturing processes (welding, shotpeen, coating, etc.). The internship is expected to begin in August and may continue through December, with duration subject to project requirements, business demands, and organizational needs.

Reports To: Director Engineering. Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineering of OEM hardware, create drawings with the understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Assist engineers with hand‑calculation and finite element analysis of the hardware.
• Validate drawing changes with the redline drawings to ensure that every request is captured.
• Analyze data and contribute to root cause investigations of field failures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including quality, operations, supply chains and repair engineering.
• Use ASANA to help engineers update their projects.

Requirements

• Enroll in an undergraduate Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering program and have Junior/Senior status by Summer.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment; the company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work‑authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre‑employment drug screen and background check.