Instrument & Controls Engineering Intern (Houston)

About the role

Our Engineering Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. This includes standard design of engineering systems, correcting and updating designs, assisting lead engineers with various project duties, and other duties assigned. Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments.

The Oil, Gas & Chemical group focuses on planning and design across the energy landscape, including midstream, refining, liquefied natural gas, chemicals, energy security, biofuels, carbon capture, hydrogen, and sustainable energy solutions. The Power group focuses on planning, design, and startup of power generation and decarbonization technologies, including gas turbines, utility-scale battery storage, hydrogen electrolysis, carbon capture, solar, and nuclear plant services.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to design tasks
• Correct and update engineering designs
• Assist lead engineers with project duties
• Perform other assigned duties as needed
• Work on assignments that vary by market segment (Oil, Gas & Chemical; Power)

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program (ABET accreditation strongly preferred)
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a post‑secondary education or technical certificate program related to the department’s work
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred
• Active involvement in campus, community, or volunteer activities or organizations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Basic knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Self‑motivated eager learner with aptitude to grow and develop in the field
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) retirement program (subject to plan requirements)
• Sick leave accrued based on actual hours worked

Schedule

• Full‑time position
• Travel required: approximately 5 % of the time