Renewables Project Controls Intern – Houston

repsol; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Repsol Renewables Services North America (RRSNA) invites applications for a Project Controls Intern in Downtown Houston. The 12-week program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, with exposure to scheduling, cost management, forecasting, and reporting across utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects.

You will gain hands-on experience in project controls disciplines, data analysis, risk tracking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support project execution.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa.
• Enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in project controls, project management, renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure development.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Exemplary standards of integrity, safety, ethics, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Controls team in monitoring performance of renewable energy projects.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules, milestones, and key deliverables.
• Collect, validate, and analyze project data related to schedule, cost, progress, and performance metrics.
• Support project cost tracking, budget monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of project status reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Help track project risks, issues, and mitigation actions.
• Assist with earned value management (EVM) reporting and project performance assessments.
• Support development and maintenance of project controls tools, templates, and reporting processes.
• Analyze project trends and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Finance teams to gather project information and support decision-making.
• Assist with change management tracking, schedule updates, and project documentation.
• Participate in project review meetings and prepare meeting notes, action item logs, and follow-up reports.
• Support monthly reporting cycles, forecasting activities, and project performance reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, PM, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Repsol Renewables Services North America (RRSNA) invites applications for a Project Controls Intern in Downtown Houston. The 12-week program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, with exposure to scheduling, cost management, forecasting, and reporting across utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects.

You will gain hands-on experience in project controls disciplines, data analysis, risk tracking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support project execution.