Development Engineering Intern
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. Thats why we welcome professionals who are ready to grow learn and bring their perspective to the energy challenges of today and tomorrow.
Here youll find a place to grow and unlock your full potential.
Repsol is seeking an engineering student to intern with the Development 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 youll work on real projects that deliver tangible benefits and measurable results. At the same time youll 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.
Repsols 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.
About the Role
The Development Engineering Intern will support our Facilities and Process Engineering teams in the design optimization and execution of surface facilities and infrastructure supporting upstream oil and gas development. This role offers handson exposure to project engineering process modeling facility design production optimization and field development planning.
Interns will work alongside experienced Development Engineers on real projects involving cost estimation process simulations equipment sizing data analysis and project execution for oil gas and water handling systems.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities & Process Engineering
Assist in the design modeling and optimization of surface facilities including:
Oil gas and water separation equipment
Storage treating and measurement systems
Compression dehydration and artificial lift support systems
Perform basic process simulations (e.g. heat/mass balance fluid flow equipment performance) using software tools such as Aspen HYSYS ProMax or similar.
Support equipment sizing calculations and development of preliminary PFDs and P&IDs.
Project Engineering & Execution
Help prepare project scopes of work cost estimates bid packages and project schedules.
Participate in project reviews contractor meetings and field site visits.
Conduct data gathering and field verification to support engineering and construction activities.
Assist with project documentation including MOCs construction packages and asbuilt drawings.
Field Development Support
Support development planning activities such as facility debottlenecking studies infrastructure assessments and economic analyses.
Analyze production pressure and facility performance data to identify optimization opportunities.
Support crossfunctional collaboration with Production Drilling & Completions Land HSE and Operations.
Required Qualifications
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.
Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Chemical Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering 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.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other engineering calculation tools.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to engineers and field personnel.
Strong interest in data analysis business analytics problem-solving and critical thinking.
Ability to work with data and derive meaningful insights.
Preferred Qualifications
Coursework or project experience in:
Thermodynamics fluid mechanics heat transfer
Process design and controls
Facility and equipment design
Project management or engineering economics
Experience with simulation tools such as HYSYS ProMax or PIPEPHASE.
Previous internship or field experience in oil and gas energy or industrial facilities.
Working knowledge of P&IDs PFDs and equipment datasheets.
What You Will Gain
Exposure to real engineering challenges within active oil & gas assets.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Field experience observing operations and construction activities.
Mentorship from experienced Development Facilities and Process Engineers.
Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that impact production efficiency and safety.
Internship Details:
Position will be based out of our office in The Woodlands TX. Interns are expected onsite Monday-Friday with the exception of 9/80s. The 9/80 schedule is optional per the managers 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
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About Company
En Repsol trabajamos para transformar la energÃa para acercarla a las personas y creemos en la innovación tecnológica para afrontar el presente y el futuro.