About the job: 

Kent is looking for an Engineering Summer Intern to be based in Houston, TX. 

Skills and Responsibilities:  

Responsibilities:

• Supports Department Leaders in the compilation of data and preparation of reports for various activities.
• Supports the development of discipline deliverables on assigned project(s).
• Learns about Kent procedures and project execution methodologies through mentoring of Department Leaders and self-study as assigned.
• Participates in in-house and learning activities as directed by Mentor.
• Learns to work cooperatively and efficiently as a member of the assigned discipline team.
• Understands and follows safe work practices.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:   

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: 

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s level degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, or related disciplines. 
• Overall GPA 3.0 or above.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship.

 

Communication:

• Oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).

 

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts and ability to apply knowledge to complex problems.
• Computer skills and application of software programs.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to develop effective planning, project, and organizational skills.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. 

  Details about the role:    Location:  Houston, TX   Relocation required: No   Travel required: No   Contract type: Temporary/Summer 2026   Experience level: Intern  
About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.