Intern Powertrain Control Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

Repsol is seeking an engineering student to intern with the Maintenance Engineering Team during the summer of 2027.

Repsol is one of the top companies in the oil and gas industry. We are present across the entire value chain: exploration and production, transformation, development, and marketing of energy that is efficient, sustainable, and competitive for millions of people.

Repsol is committed to our internship program and helping students enhance their academic studies with real-world, hands-on projects. As an intern, you'll work on real projects that deliver tangible benefits and measurable results. At the same time, you'll have the opportunity to learn about and help to solve some of the most important issues we face. You will experience genuine teamwork, and work alongside highly qualified and experienced colleagues, while you work on live projects and operations. At the end of your internship, you will present your summer project to our staff.

Repsol's student employment program offers the following advantages.

• Mentoring by experienced professionals in your field.
• Increasing levels of challenge and responsibility as skill and industry knowledge grow.
• The opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply your academic knowledge.
• Exposure to different technical groups across the company.
• Technical and software training.

Job Description: The successful candidate will be assigned a project within an area of interest to be supervised by a senior member of the Maintenance Engineering Team, collaborating as follows:

• Support the development of a program that combines the technical requirements for integrity inspection and maintenance for each system, piece of equipment or element, and the activities necessary to comply with those requirements.
• Participate and support risk identification and management activities (Hazid/Hazop) with the aim of ensuring production process safety and minimizing exposure of people, installations and the environment, before, during and after the conclusion of operations.
• Ensure the application of engineering, construction and Safety and Environment standards and regulations during the design phase, ensuring the application of lessons learned, best practices and key indicators by means of the knowledge management technologies available.
• Investigate, review and implement new technologies and standards in order to improve the availability and reliability of process equipment. Identify and consider any relevant changes in technology and standards.
• Compile and keep the performance, procedures, control and work instructions standards for maintenance and integrity up to date, in order to ensure compliance with maintenance and integrity policies.
• Provide support in the identification of strategic spare parts / components and determine methods to ensure their immediate availability.
• Support the preparation of Technical Specifications to establish the process of purchasing materials and services.
• Compile and transfer lessons learned, best practices and key indicators by means of the knowledge management methodologies available.
• Collaborate on the preparation and control of the maintenance budget in your area of specialization.
• Support the management of the Maintenance Engineering team leader in the technical aspects of maintenance and technical integrity.

Requirements for Consideration:

• Fully authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Additionally, we are not authorized for employment under OPT/CPT/F1 visa programs.
• Undergrad (or higher) Mechanical engineering degree in process, or related discipline.
• Students with an expected graduation 2028-2029 are encouraged to apply (juniors or sophomores). May 2027 graduates may only be considered if enrolled in a post-graduate program.
• Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.3 or higher, to be confirmed with transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
• Must be available for a continuous 12-week period for the duration of the 2027 summer intern program, starting May 17th and ending on August 6th.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong interest in data analysis, business analytics, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work with data and derive meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and organized.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with responsibility and precision.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and analytical methods.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
• Ability to interact in a team environment.

Internship Details:

• Position will be based out of our office in The Woodlands, TX. Interns are expected onsite Monday-Friday, with the exception of 9/80's. The 9/80 schedule is optional per the manager's discretion, based on intern project scope and timeline.
• Non-local candidates may be considered but must arrange their own travel and temporary accommodations. A summer stipend will be provided to help offset out of pocket expenses.
• Students must be available for the full duration of the internship from May 17-Aug 6. Any personal time off must be approved by the supervisor as unpaid leave and should be noted with the recruiter as early as possible.
• Interns will receive an hourly wage but are not eligible for benefits or paid time off. Interns will be compensated for observed company holidays.

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Gender/Disability/Ethnicity/Veteran