AI & Business Systems Intern

SESCO Terminals Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to terminals and logistics operations

Direct interaction with leadership

Practical experience in a development environment

Job summary

A leading construction materials distributor is seeking an AI & Business Systems Intern in Houston, Texas. This role offers practical experience for IT-oriented students to engage in real business processes, utilizing AI tools within a professional software development environment. The candidate will support workflow improvements and help translate business needs into system logic while working alongside senior team members. This position provides a unique opportunity to learn about the intersection of AI, systems, and commercial operations.

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in information technology, information systems, computer science, software engineering, data analytics, artificial intelligence, or a closely related technical field.
• Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable asking questions in meetings or group settings.
• Organized, curious, and able to turn unstructured information into clear, usable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the continued build-out of internal commercial platform.
• Work with operating and commercial users to improve workflows.
• Translate business needs into system logic and structured outputs.
• Assist with testing, refinement, and documentation.

Skills

AI tool usage (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)

Strong communication skills

Information organization

Education

Current student or recent graduate in IT or related field

Job description

SESCO is a rapidly growing U.S. distributor of cement and construction materials and operates within a diversified international group of companies generating approximately $3 billion in annual revenue. Cement distribution plays a critical role in supporting U.S. infrastructure, commercial development, and manufacturing supply chains. SESCO is actively expanding its distribution network through new terminals, satellite locations, and strategic partnerships while evaluating opportunities for organic growth and acquisitions to strengthen its national footprint. The company operates with a lean leadership structure that provides team members direct exposure to senior decision makers and meaningful involvement in strategic initiatives.

AI & BUSINESS SYSTEMS INTERN

Location: Houston, TX

Position Summary

SESCO Terminals is seeking an AI & Business Systems Intern to support the continued build-out of our internal commercial platform.

This is not a passive internship. The role is designed for an IT-oriented student who is comfortable using AI tools in a practical business setting and wants meaningful exposure to how internal systems are built inside a live operating company.

The selected candidate will work with operating and commercial users, support workflow and process improvements, help translate business needs into system logic and structured outputs, and assist with testing, refinement, and documentation. The role also provides exposure to Transtec, SESCO’s sister company, a full-scale IT business with developers and implementation capabilities.

This position will work alongside another junior team member with a stronger commercial and trading-oriented focus, creating a strong learning environment across both systems and business execution.

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in information technology, information systems, computer science, software engineering, data analytics, artificial intelligence, or a closely related technical field.
• Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable asking questions in meetings or group settings.
• Organized, curious, and able to turn unstructured information into clear, usable solutions.

What the Role Offers

• Exposure to terminals, shipping, logistics, and commercial operations.
• Direct interaction with users, leadership, and a professional software development environment.
• Practical experience at the intersection of AI, systems, and business execution.

Timing

Full-time, May to August, 2026, with exact dates to be agreed upon with the selected candidate.

Sesco Cement is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

Sesco Cement is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, email Human Resources at [e-mail]