Graduate / Student Engineer - Houston, Texas
19-05-2026
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Oil and Gas
Skills
Any
Functional Expertise
Any
Job ID
42087
Job Description
Graduate / Student Engineer - Houston, Texas
🎯 Role Purpose
We are looking for an early-career engineer (1–3 years’ experience) who has already gained exposure to real-world operations and is ready to take on broader responsibilities.
This role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and project execution, supporting day-to-day activities while solving practical challenges and ensuring work is delivered effectively.
Candidate is to be American, based in Houston.
⚙️ What You’ll Be Doing
- Support operational and project activities across engineering and field teams
- Assist in troubleshooting real-time technical issues and implementing practical solutions
- Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of tasks and projects
- Translate technical input into clear, actionable steps for execution
- Take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion
- Contribute to improving processes, efficiency, and day-to-day operations
- Get involved across different areas of the business as required
👤 What We’re Looking For
- 1–3 years’ experience in:
- operations
- field/site work
- project engineering
- or technical support within engineering environments
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Petroleum Engineering
- Exposure to real working environments (not purely academic)
đź§ Key Attributes
- Hands-on and practical – comfortable working close to operations
- Fast thinker – able to assess situations and respond quickly
- Problem-solver – focuses on solutions, not just analysis
- Ownership mindset – takes responsibility and follows through
- Adaptable – able to work in a dynamic, less structured environment
- Strong communicator – able to work across technical and non-technical teams
đź’» Tools & Skills
- Good general computer skills
- Comfortable using digital and AI tools to improve efficiency
- Ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies
Recruiter
Anne Louw