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