Job Description

Title:

Data Center Engineering Intern

The Data Center Engineering Intern will support KBR’s data center initiative by contributing to technical research, engineering analysis, and project coordination across power systems, instrumentation, and control system design. This role provides hands-on exposure to data center infrastructure, including electrical distribution, system reliability, and hardware/software integration.

The intern will assist with compiling technical, financial, and project data for reports and presentations, while supporting engineering teams with research, modeling, and system-level analysis. Work will be performed under close supervision.

• Conduct technical research on data center infrastructure, including power distribution architectures, redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N), and emerging technologies.
• Support engineering teams in data center power system analysis, including load calculations, efficiency evaluations, and system performance assessments.
• Assist in the design and evaluation of instrumentation and monitoring systems for power, cooling, and facility operations.
• Contribute to development of logic and control systems for automation, sequencing, and fault detection in data center environments.
• Compile and analyze technical, financial, and project data for use in reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project execution and coordination activities.
• Perform routine tasks under supervision while progressively handling more complex assignments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate engineering degree
• Experience compiling, testing, and validating technical designs through structured engineering project work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated through previous projects

• Foundational knowledge of electrical power systems, control systems, or digital logic design through coursework and projects.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with technical projects involving hardware/software systems, circuit design, or processor/logic development.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical data, system behavior, and engineering results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and presentations.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, engineering-driven environment.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work on-site in Houston, TX as required.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.