New 
Summer 2026 Operations Engineering Internship
 NextDecade | |
 United States, Texas, Brownsville | |
 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 Operations Internships
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.
Examples of Previous Intern Projects
To give you an idea of the type of work interns have contributed to in the past, projects have included:
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Facilities Engineering
- Reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, and datasheets; learning about fixed equipment in LNG plants; developing risk management strategies.
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Process Engineering
- Conducting new simulations for different design cases; comparing simulation results to project balances; performing GAP analyses.
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Production Optimization
- Creating process flow diagrams; calculating emissions and abatement costs; supporting start-up and flare recycle studies.
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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.)
What We're Looking For
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Students graduating May 2027 through December 2028, pursuing degrees in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Passion for the energy industry and interest in LNG.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
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Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Aspen, or SAP is a plus.
What You'll Gain
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Hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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Mentorship and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
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Exposure to the LNG industry and large-scale energy projects.
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A better understanding of career paths within operations.
Location: These internship will be located in 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.
Job Site Work Environment
* Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
* Operates in a complex construction environment.
* Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
* Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.
* Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.
* Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.
* Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.
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 drive to other Company work locations as required.
* Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.
* Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.
* The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities.
* Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.
* Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
* Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.
* May be required to enter confined spaces.
* May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance.
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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