2025 Student Internship (U.S.) - Diversity and Inclusion Intern

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Overview:

Bechtel has a long tradition of technical and engineering excellence in supporting multiple industries. Our employees use their ideas and ingenuity to create innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions for our customers and our business. Bechtel's internship program was created to cultivate real-life industry interest based on hands-on experience. Many new university graduate hires began their careers at Bechtel as a student intern.

Each year, we hire numerous Interns. The total number of hires and start dates are subject to workload and business conditions. Locations will vary based on project needs, and may include Houston, TX, Glendale, AZ, and Reston, VA, along with various project sites.

Job Summary:

Diversity & Inclusion - Assist with external engagement preparation, planning of global BRG meetings and professional society national and regional meetings for Bechtel - including SWE, SHPE, NSBE, AISES, Out and Equal, NACME, Disability:IN and Catalyst. Additionally, assist with supporting Advisory Councils, coordinate BRG efforts to foster one collaboration amongst groups and community outreach events. Additional duties include content development, strategy assessment, program delivery, as well as D&I Dashboard and data analysis.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work with Office of Diversity and Inclusion, BRGs and D&I Councils to support activities, such as summer programs, D&I events to include conferences, virtual events, STEM camps and event logistics.
• Assist in preparing D&I social media post, research, and other communications tasks.
• Support internal and external diversity-related programming.
• Work with various functions on D&I priorities.
• Provide support for diversity and inclusion initiatives involving planning, coordination and communication of key activities, events and resources management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year accredited degree program in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Diversity and Inclusion or Psychology from an accredited college or University
• Completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in one of the above fields
• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the US without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver persuasive and well-organized ideas in both written and verbal form.
• Professional proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.