Fire Protection Engineer Internship Jobs in West Virginia

BHE GT&S
JOB DESCRIPTION
BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Risk Engineer that can be filled as an Engineer I, Engineer II or Sr Engineer at our White Oaks general office location in Bridgeport, WV. Level filled is commensurate upon experience and current location.
As a Risk Management Engineer, you should be fully competent in all conventional aspects of Fire Protection Engineering and Property Loss Prevention consulting at natural gas extraction plants, natural gas pipeline facilities, LNG import/export facilities, commercial facilities and office buildings.
The position will perform and/or review fire protection engineering calculations, analysis, research, and design. The position will also provide risk reduction recommendations and associated cost estimates (e.g. cost for equipment installation/upgrade) for management review.
Under direction of supervisor or work leader, the individual will exercise independence in evaluating, selecting, and applying loss control and fire protection standards or well-defined fire protection engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Independent judgment will be used in prioritizing and making moderately complex adaptations and modifications. The application of fire protection engineering principles, industry standards and other guidance to develop risk reduction solutions is critical to this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for planning, analyzing, designing, and coordinating maintenance projects for facility fire protection systems.
• The incumbent will serve as the NFPA/building code/fire protection Subject Matter Expert (SME) and is required to be proficient in understanding, implementing, and enforcing NFPA codes and standards.
• Manages the All-Risk Insurance inspections, the jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional boiler inspections, leads the risk management portion of annual HCA Facility Audits, and serves as the liaison between BHE GT&S and BHE Corporate Insurance.
• Manages the BHE GT&S Storage/Transit Insurance program and Fire Protection Impairment program for BHE GT&S.
• Sole individual contributor for Risk Management for BHE GT&S.
• Ensure compliance with codes, laws, and company policies.
• Responsible for adherence to both capital and operations & maintenance budgets and schedules.
• Prepare requisitions for materials & equipment, design services, and construction services.
• Evaluate proposals/bids and make recommendations for awards for materials or services.
• Serves as the National Fire Protection Association/building code/fire protection subject matter expert.
• Ensure accuracy of as-built information for assigned projects.
• Manages the All-Risk Insurance inspections and the jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional boiler inspections.
• Leads the risk management portion of annual High Consequence Area Facility Audits
• Serves as the liaison with BHE Corporate Insurance.
• Manages the BHE GT&S Storage and Transit Insurance program and Fire Protection Impairment program.
• Provides support for all hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) and layers of protection analyses (LOPA)
• Evaluate inspection reports to identify potential improvements and formulate recommendations.
• Plans, executes, and oversees all risk engineering related to capital projects.
• Administer/manage the engineering components of service agreements, design contracts, and construction contracts

**Position requires extensive travel during peak season Jan-Apr (up to 50% overnight). Remainder of the year may require up to 25% overnight travel.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:
Engineer I: 0-2+ years of related engineering experience
Engineering degree from an accredited college/university, Internship preferred.
Engineer II:
Engineering degree from an accredited college/university and 1-3 years' experience.
Sr Engineer:
Engineering degree from an accredited college/university and 5 years industry experience. PE license preferred.
Engineer I/ Engineer II:

• Four-year ABET accredited engineering degree (Engineer)
• Ability to monitor changes in technology with skill in developing, testing and recommending new ideas and strategies for the utilization of those changes.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering schematics, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Ability to lead, work independently, communicate effectively, and establish rapport.
• Ability to define problems, collect accurate data, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively operate a personal computer and common software applications.

Sr Engineer:

• Four-year ABET accredited engineering degree (Engineer)
• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles.
• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead.
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
• In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g., Matlab, Excel, etc.).
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment.
• Proven decision-making skills.
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.

Education Bachelor Preferred Degree Engineering required.
REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA: For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met: Possess a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering program based on the year that the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or Possess a 4-year engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or Possess a 4-year engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program and a post-graduate engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same engineering discipline is ABET accredited based on the year the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or Possess a 4-year degree in Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same engineering discipline is ABET accredited based on the year the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates
ABOUT THE TEAM
BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification 10005635
Job Category Engineering
Posting Date 2026-08-14
Apply Before 2026-09-21T04:00:00+00:00
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 925 White Oaks Blvd, Bridgeport, WV, 26330, US
Travel Requirements Up to 50%
Relocation Assistance Available for this position dependent upon eligibility requirements
Business Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.

Compensation details: 77200-137100

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