2027 Engineering Summer Internship

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Plant site access

Job summary

TotalEnergies is offering a Summer Internship for Chemical or Mechanical Engineering students who want hands‑on plant experience. Positions are located in La Porte, TX, Port Arthur, TX, and Carville, LA, with our corporate office in Houston.

Graduating between December 2027 and May 2029, you will work in a refining and chemical environment alongside engineers on real projects. Responsibilities include monitoring unit performance, supporting maintenance, evaluating economics, and participating in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, graduating between Dec 2027 and May 2029.
• GPA 2.8 or higher.
• Experience with spreadsheets and process simulation software is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Monitor unit performance and conduct surveys and calculations.
• Support turnaround and maintenance activities.
• Evaluate economics of unit operations and assist with small projects.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses and safety practices.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Process simulation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DFS

SAP

Job description

Domain Operations

Type of contract Internship

Experience Less than 3 years

TotalEnergies is looking for Mechanical and Chemical Engineers for our Summer Internship program. A successful candidate is one who would want hands on experience in a plant and to be in the field, not just in an office. Positions are located in La Porte, TX, Carville, LA and Port Arthur, TX

Our corporate office is located in downtown Houston and we have several industrial locations including Port Arthur, La Porte, TX as well as Carville, LA.

The Refining & Chemical division offers "hands‑on” internship opportunities to gain experience as an engineer, available for students working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, graduating between December 2027 and May 2029.

Activities

POSSIBLE MISSIONS (list not all inclusive or indicative of any one position):

• Monitor/track unit performance with outside observation, pressure/temperature surveys, MS Excel, PI Process Book, TDC Control System, and process simulator software
• Follow safe work practices while maintaining quality
• Support turnaround/maintenance activities
• Evaluate economics to determine profitable modes of unit operation
• Lead/participate in Process Hazard Analyses
• Define and execute small (non‑capital) projects
• Monitor unit catalyst performance and issue catalyst life projections
• Perform various chemical engineering-type calculations on an as‑needed basis for Operations or other Operations support groups (size orifice plates, size control valves, size relief valves, determine hydraulic flow regime in piping systems, calculate pressure drops, size piping for small projects, perform heat/material balances, size/rate heat exchangers, calculate fluid properties, determine system volumes/residence times, normalize unit operating data with chemistry and kinetics)
• Study/analyze/troubleshoot unit operation with vendor‑provided diagnostics

Candidate Profile

REQUIREMENTS:

• Working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, graduating between December 2027 and May 2029.
• GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Computer knowledge: use of spreadsheets, process simulation software helpful, and able to understand new systems as they come (i.e. DFS, SAP).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Good physical fitness required for access on/into towers, vessels, and other equipment.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

Our Company:

TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable, and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects, and its operations.

Our People: The Energy That Drives Our Company Forward

At TotalEnergies, we believe our people are the key to achieving our ambition to be a major player in the energy transition. We foster a collaborative environment that promotes expertise, innovation, agility, continuous learning, and professional development. Our teams work together to solve complex business challenges while contributing to a more sustainable energy future.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

International Consideration TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time‑limited visa status for this position.