Internship - Industrial Projects (IP) Rotational Trainee Program

DHL Global Forwarding; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

All flights and accommodations paid

Management mentorship

Training curriculum

Long-term global career opportunities

Job summary

A leading logistics company is offering a 24-month Next Generation Industrial Projects Trainee Program based in Houston, TX. This unique opportunity involves international rotations to diverse locations, mentoring from senior leaders, and exposure to various functional assignments. Candidates should have excellent academic records or relevant working experience, strong English communication skills, and a willingness to travel. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a permanent role upon successful completion of the program.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or young professional with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, or 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Extra-curricular activities demonstrating strong team and leadership skills.
• Willingness to adapt to diverse working teams and environments.
• Able to adapt to changing environments and diverse teams; self-motivated and entrepreneurial.
• Willing to participate in a hands-on work environment and travel for placements abroad.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various functional assignments within the organization.
• Work across global locations with international rotations.
• Receive mentorship from senior leaders while planning your career.
• Travel and stay in foreign countries (Germany, UAE, Singapore) during placements.

Skills

Excellent academic records

Strong English communication skills

Team leadership experience

Adaptability

Motivated towards career growth

Willingness to travel

Education

Relevant degree (business, supply chain, logistics, engineering)

Job description

What is DHL's Next Generation Industrial Projects (IP) Rotational Trainee Program?

As a recent graduate or young professional, our program offers you an exceptional start to your career with DHL Industrial Projects (IP). Over 24 months, you will gain experience in various functions, working across four countries in three different continents: Houston, TX (USA) will be your home base, with planned three-month rotations abroad to Dubai, Germany, and Singapore.

Why choose our program?

Joining our program will launch an exciting and rewarding career within DHL's Industrial Projects division. You will have opportunities to enhance your skills across different facets of our business. With the extensive experience you would have gained, we want you to contribute to innovative solutions for our customers and shape the future of IP.

To achieve this, you will be placed in up to nine different functional assignments of 3 months each. The foundational assignments, consisting of Operations, Tendering, and Commercial, cover the foundations of our business. The non-foundational assignments, comprising of Marine Chartering, Controlling/P&L, Ocean Freight, Hub Operations/Control Tower, Digital, and Health Safety & Environment, enable you to further specialize into different functional domains.

Your professional development is also important to us. You will be mentored by a senior leader within IP, providing you with guidance and feedback and helping you to plan for your career. Beyond the company, you will also have unique opportunities to build your professional network, such as participating in customer engagements and attending leading industry conferences, paving the way to a bright future in the industry.

What WE look for:

• Excellent academic records in a relevant degree, including business/international business, supply chain, logistics, and engineering (GPA 3.0 minimum preferred) or 2+ years of relevant working experience, or military background
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written); an additional language will be beneficial
• Extra‑curricular activities demonstrating strong team/leadership experience, and ability to collaborate with colleagues and customers
• Adaptable to changing working environments and sensitive to diverse working teams
• Inquisitive, willing to learn and accept new challenges and responsibilities; motivated towards career growth, learning, and development
• Willing to participate in a "hands‑on" work environment, self‑motivated with a can‑do attitude, strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit
• Full mobility and willingness to travel and stay in foreign countries (including Germany, UAE, Singapore) during multiple placements abroad

What's in it for YOU?

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, 401K plan with a company match, employee discount plans, wellness programs, resources, and more!
• Paid time off: holiday, float holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• All flights and accommodations paid, for your international placements
• A unique opportunity to explore the world of project logistics across the globe
• Management mentor, providing regular performance feedback and career planning
• Training curriculum to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge
• Permanent role within IP at the end of the program, subject to suitable vacancies and in line with the established selection process for the role
• Long‑term global career opportunities

What are YOU waiting for?!

To be considered for a place on the DHL Industrial Projects Next Generation Graduate Program, simply apply with a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the program and enclose a copy of your resume.

Who is DHL Industrial Projects?

DHL Industrial Projects (IP) is part of DHL Global Forwarding's Integrated Solutions, with over 650 project logistics specialists in 50+ countries providing dedicated focus to meet the needs of customers in this industry.

From Olympic stadiums to wind farms, from semiconductor fabs to oil rigs, we transport equipment and components to support both their construction and ongoing operations, whether that's a 65-meter wind turbine blade or a 20,000-ton concrete pipe.