Proposals & Estimating Intern

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world's critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments - from industrial plants and data centers to people's homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

Position Summary

This is an internship position in which you will support and gain knowledge and experience of the Proposals and Estimating team, with exposure to the project execution team (Project Management, Project Controls, Construction, Engineering, & Shipping/Logistics departments).This will be a rotational program, spending predetermined periods of time supporting all departments with day-to-day tasks assigned by each department's designee. This position will work in Chemelex's corporate office In Houston, TX in the Energy Corridor.

Key roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist Proposals and Estimating with piping takeoffs and preliminary heat trace designs.
• Assist Proposals and Estimating with specification reviews.
• Attend internal strategy, review, and project kickoff meetings with Proposals and Estimating teams, and take meeting notes.
• Assist Proposals and Estimating with proposal development and assembly of client bid documents.
• Assist Project Controls, Project Management, Construction, Engineering, and Shipping/Logistics departments as needs and opportunities arise.

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be in the process of obtaining a Technical Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Completion of the junior year is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience/coursework in project estimating; project management / coordination; planning, scheduling & cost control; or finance is preferred
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 or any other scheduling software is preferred
• Experience with SAP or other ERP system would be an asset.
• Knowledge of general electrical projects would be a definite asset.
• Candidates applying for Chemelex's Co-Op and Internship Program must have current work authorization and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Chemelex does not provide work authorization sponsorship.

What You Will Experience in this Position

Your experience as an Intern goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.

• Training & Development: Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.

• Community: Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will experience special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity.

• Mentorship & Networking:

• Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to Chemelex professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.

At Chemelex:

We protect places of progress through electric excellence.

Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything.

Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions - defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.

• Experts with empathy

• Explorer mindset

• Example for others

• Exceptional impact

Benefit Overview

At Chemelex, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.