Hands-On Mechanical/Chemical Eng Summer Internship

TotalEnergies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies is offering a Summer Internship for Mechanical and Chemical Engineers in the Houston area, with placements in La Porte, TX and Port Arthur, TX. Interns gain hands-on plant experience, working in the field rather than only at a desk, toward a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, graduating 2027–2029.

Interns will perform site-based tasks, monitor unit performance, support maintenance activities, and participate in process analyses while developing practical skills in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor/track unit performance with observation, measurements, 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 calculations on an as-needed basis for Operations or other Operations support groups.
• Study/analyze/troubleshoot unit operation with vendor-provided diagnostics.

Skills

Spreadsheets

Process simulation software

SAP

DFS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

La Porte TX

Job description

TotalEnergies is offering a Summer Internship for Mechanical and Chemical Engineers in the Houston area, with placements in La Porte, TX and Port Arthur, TX. Interns gain hands-on plant experience, working in the field rather than only at a desk, toward a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, graduating 2027–2029.

Interns will perform site-based tasks, monitor unit performance, support maintenance activities, and participate in process analyses while developing practical skills in a