Kbr, Inc.
Provides engineering, procurement, construction and technology solutions to government and industry worldwide.
Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Assist mechanical engineers with design, calculations, documentation, and site tasks.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies. • Assist senior engineers with specifications, datasheets, technical requisitions, and bid evaluations. • Perform mechanical design calculations for pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, compressors, turbines, and pumps. • Propose improvements, collaborate with the team, and update documentation. • Attend customer site meetings and field walk‑downs. • Cross‑train in environmental, process safety, or furnace engineering as needed. • Communicate technical issues and project status with leadership, designers, and other departments. • Maintain complete and accurate project documentation for assigned tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸design calculations
- ▸bid evaluation
- ▸customer meetings
- ▸documentation
- ▸cross‑training
What You Bring
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) delivers end‑to‑end, value‑added services across the asset life cycle, including licensed process technologies, advisory services, energy‑transition solutions and smart design capabilities. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will join the Mechanical Department to learn core mechanical‑engineering skills while contributing deliverables to customer projects. The internship is open to candidates currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited program in Mechanical Engineering (bachelor’s, master’s or PhD). Applicants should be in good academic standing, proficient with common software tools, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. • Required: enrollment in or recent graduation from an accredited Mechanical Engineering program (bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD) in good academic standing. • Required: proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Documentum, AutoCAD, and Adobe. • Preferred: programming experience and strong organizational, problem‑solving, and detail‑oriented skills. • Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to receive guidance from senior engineers.
Requirements
- ▸mechanical eng
- ▸autocad
- ▸programming
- ▸problem solving
- ▸communication
- ▸microsoft office
Benefits
As an intern you will gain hands‑on exposure to the daily work of a mechanical engineer, assisting senior engineers, attending site meetings, and performing design calculations for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment. The role also offers the chance to cross‑train in related disciplines such as environmental, process safety, or furnace engineering. KBR emphasizes a Zero Harm culture, diversity and inclusion, and professional growth. Interns are supported by training programs, mentorship, and a collaborative “team of teams” environment that encourages innovation and sustainability. KBR offers a competitive benefits package that may include a 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off and flexible work schedules, along with opportunities for career advancement. • Benefit: competitive 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. • Benefit: access to professional training, development programs, and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
Work Environment
Hybrid