Summer 2026 Operations Engineering Internship

NextDecade•Brownsville, TX

42d•Onsite

About The Position

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecade's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "NEXT." NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com. At NextDecade, we are driven by innovation, sustainability, and the pursuit of excellence in the energy sector. As part of our commitment to developing the next generation of leaders, we offer internship opportunities within our Operations team. These internships provide motivated students with the chance to gain meaningful exposure to the LNG industry and contribute to real projects that support our business. While available roles may vary from year to year, our past interns have worked across disciplines such as facilities and process engineering, production operations, electrical/instrumentation engineering, and business systems implementation. To give you an idea of the type of work interns have contributed to in the past, projects have included: Facilities Engineering - Reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, and datasheets; learning about fixed equipment in LNG plants; developing risk management strategies. Process Engineering - Conducting new simulations for different design cases; comparing simulation results to project balances; performing GAP analyses. Production Optimization - Creating process flow diagrams; calculating emissions and abatement costs; supporting start-up and flare recycle studies. Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering - Researching standards; assisting with power distribution and safety systems; verifying relay protection settings. (Please note: These examples represent past intern work and may not reflect the specific opportunities available in the current cycle.) At NextDecade, we are committed to providing our interns with a meaningful experience that goes beyond the typical office work. You'll be actively involved in projects that matter, and your contributions will help shape the future of energy.

Requirements

Students graduating May 2027 through December 2028, pursuing degrees in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Passion for the energy industry and interest in LNG.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.