Field Engineering Intern – Hands-On Plant Experience

TotalEnergies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies invites motivated Chemical and Mechanical Engineering students to join a Summer Internship focused on hands-on plant experience. Positions are located in La Porte, TX and Port Arthur, TX, with the corporate office in Houston and other locations nearby.

The program targets students graduating between December 2027 and May 2029, offering exposure to unit performance, process simulations, safety, and project support in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, graduating between December 2027 and May 2029.
• GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Proficient with spreadsheets; process simulation software helpful; able to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor unit performance with observation, surveys, Excel, PI Process Book, and process simulators.
• Follow safe work practices while maintaining quality.
• Support turnaround/maintenance activities.
• Evaluate economics to determine profitable unit operation options.
• Lead or participate in Process Hazard Analyses.
• Define and execute small non-capital projects.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyze unit operation issues as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DFS

SAP

Job description

TotalEnergies invites motivated Chemical and Mechanical Engineering students to join a Summer Internship focused on hands-on plant experience. Positions are located in La Porte, TX and Port Arthur, TX, with the corporate office in Houston and other locations nearby.

The program targets students graduating between December 2027 and May 2029, offering exposure to unit performance, process simulations, safety, and project support in an industrial setting.