KBR Careers · 3 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Houston, Texas
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerKBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. KBR is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern that will contribute to the Mechanical Department by learning technical skills required for a mechanical engineer while assisting in providing valuable deliverables for our customer’s projects.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Responsible for compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the Company’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel
Working with senior engineers to assist with
Preparations of specifications, datasheets, technical requisitions and technical bid evaluations
Performing Design Calculations
The application of pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment including compressors, turbines, and pumps
Propose ideas, collaborate with the team, improve, and document/update the work process
Attend customer site meetings and field walk downs
Possibility to cross-train in other Engineering disciplines such as Environmental, Process Safety, and/or Furnaces
Communicates and resolves technical issues as related to project assigned tasks
Successfully communicates with leadership, engineers, designers, document control, and all other departments
Ensures all project documentation for his/her own work is completed
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, seeking a baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree; or recently graduated from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree (Mechanical Engineering)
Good academic standing as established by your college or university
Completion of all discipline specific curriculum through Sophomore/2nd year
Strong knowledge of and use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, TEAMS, Documentum, AutoCAD, and Adobe
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders
Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing project challenges
Attention to detail and the ability to ensure project documentation is accurate and up to date
Ability to receive technical guidance from senior engineers
Preferred
Nice to Have: exposure to programming (any language)
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
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Chief Training Officer (CTO)
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