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Summer 2026 Supply Chain Internship
 NextDecade | |
 United States, Texas, Houston | |
| 1000 Louisiana Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 10, 2025 | |
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ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION
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
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SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
NextDecade Supply Chain Internships
At NextDecade, our supply chain plays a critical role in delivering innovation and efficiency to the LNG industry. Our Supply Chain Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement, contracts, and supplier management while learning how these functions contribute to the success of large-scale energy projects.
These internships are designed to give students a practical understanding of how supply chain processes support business operations and project execution. While opportunities may vary each year, past interns have supported initiatives that improved supplier qualification, industry knowledge, and system use.
Examples of Previous Intern Projects
Past Supply Chain interns have worked on:
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Setting up supplier pre-qualification processes to strengthen vendor onboarding and compliance.
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Learning industry terminology and language to better support contracts and procurement activities.
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Exploring and understanding applications used across supply chain and procurement functions.
(Please note: These examples represent past intern work and may not reflect the specific opportunities available in the current cycle.)
What You Might Do
As a Supply Chain intern, you could support projects such as:
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Assisting with supplier sourcing, qualification, and performance tracking.
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Supporting bid evaluations, purchase order preparation, and contract management.
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Analyzing spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
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Learning and applying procurement systems and tools to support daily operations.
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Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand how supply chain integrates with operations, engineering, and finance.
What We're Looking For
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Students graduating May 2027 through December 2028, pursuing degrees in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
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Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
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Attention to detail and an interest in learning procurement and contracting processes.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and an ability to adapt to supply chain software applications.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills.
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Interest in the energy or LNG industry.
What You'll Gain
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Real-world supply chain experience in a fast-paced industry.
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Mentorship from supply chain and procurement professionals.
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Exposure to supplier management, contracts, and large-scale project execution.
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A strong foundation for careers in supply chain, procurement, or contracts management.
Location: These internships could be located in Houston, TX or Brownsville, TX.
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.
Duration and Compensation: This internship program typically lasts 10 weeks during the June 2026 - early August 2026 offering valuable exposure to the LNG and energy industry. Compensation and additional benefits will be discussed during the interview process.
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc.
This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.
* Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.
* Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.
* While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.
* The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
* Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.
* Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@next-decade.com.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
NEXTDECADE VALUES
* Safety - We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.
* Integrity - We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.
* Honesty - We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
* Respect - We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.
* Transparency - Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.
* Diversity
- We value diversity of experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and backgrounds to make our company succeed.
NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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