Project Controls Internship 2026

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KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

What to expect: At KBR the Project Services Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the estimating procurement planning cost progress and performance management of large-scale EPC projects. This internship is designed for high-potential students or recent graduates seeking a technical foundation in project controls and exposure to how data governance and disciplined processes drive successful project delivery.

The intern will work alongside experienced project controls professionals supporting live capital projects and will develop practical skills in estimating procurement scheduling cost control earned value management forecasting and performance reporting within a structured mentored environment.

Key Learning Objectives

Understand the end-to-end EPC project lifecycle from a Project Controls perspective
Learn how schedule cost progress risk and change are integrated to support management decision-making
Develop practical skills using industry-standard tools and reporting frameworks
Build a strong foundation for a future career in Project Controls Project Management or Estimating at KBR

Early Career & Internships New KBR

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Planning & Scheduling
Assist in developing and maintaining integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
Support schedule logic development baseline setup and progress updates

Cost Control & Forecasting
Support project budget setup cost tracking forecasting and variance analysis

Progress Measurement & Earned Value
Assist in progress measurement and Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis

Change Risk & Governance
Support change tracking risk registers and project controls reporting

Estimating Support
Assist with quantity take-offs cost build-ups and estimate reviews in support of project and proposal estimating activities
Support cost benchmarking using historical project data and market intelligence
Participate in estimate reviews scope clarification and value engineering discussions

Supply Chain & Procurement Interface
Support coordination between Project Controls and Supply Chain teams for cost schedule and progress alignment
Assist with tracking procurement milestones vendor deliverables and expediting status
Help integrate procurement data into project schedules forecasts and performance reports
Support analysis of procurement impacts on cost trends cash flow and project risk

All activities are performed in alignment with KBRs safety ethics and Zero Harm culture.

Required Education Experience & Skills:

Education
Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Construction Management or related field
Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred

Skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Exposure to Primavera P6 or MS Project is an advantage

Decarbonization Energy Transition Sustainability

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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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.