Electrical Engineering Intern

About us

HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence.


HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.


Do you want to join our team?

At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.

The Electrical Engineering Intern will support HMH's Engineering team in the design, development, and testing of electrical control systems used in drilling equipment. This internship provides hands-on exposure to real-world engineering projects, including schematic capture, control cabinet design, PLC integration, and lab testing. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and gain practical experience applying classroom knowledge to industry problems while contributing to the development of safe, efficient, and reliable products.

The Electrical Engineering Intern will be responsible for:

• Assist senior engineers with the design and documentation of electrical control cabinets, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Participate in the integration and testing of PLC-based control systems.
• Assist with component selection, specification review, and vendor research for electrical hardware.
• Support lab testing, troubleshooting, and validation of prototypes and production equipment.
• Collect and analyze test data; help prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing results.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and commissioning teams on cross-functional projects.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled at the time internship commences and working toward completion of a Bachelor or Graduate degree from an accredited university or college with Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an ABET-accredited university majors preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
• Ability to work independently or within a larger team as required by the project.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now or in the future, without employer sponsorship for employment visa status.
• No relocation assistance provided.
• Internship is 12 weeks, May 24 - August 13, 2027

Location

Houston, TX

**This position is not open to visa sponsorship**