Intern - Civil/Structural Engineering (Nabors)

PURPOSE & IMPACT

Nabors’ Internship Program provides students with meaningful, role-based experience that connects academic learning to business and operational priorities. The Intern - Civil Engineer supports the Engineering team through defined civil and structural engineering assignments, project work, and day-to-day contributions while participating in structured learning, networking, and professional development activities. The role supports safe, code-conscious design and documentation for drilling-rig, facility, and equipment-support projects while building practical capability in engineering analysis, drawings, project documentation, and cross-functional coordination.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Intern Program Participation Primary Skills: Learning Agility • Professionalism • Communication • Relationship Building

• Participate in scheduled orientation, professional development, networking, and intern program activities.
• Engage with assigned leaders, mentors, and peers to learn Nabors’ business, culture, and ways of working.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation or other program capstone summarizing the assignment, outcomes, and key learning.
• Demonstrate accountability, curiosity, and receptiveness to feedback throughout the internship.

Civil & Structural Engineering Support Primary Skills: Civil Engineering Design • Structural Engineering • Engineering Drawings • Steel Construction

• Assist with developing and revising structural drawings, layouts, details, and design packages under the direction of experienced engineers.
• Perform assigned calculations and gather design inputs for steel members, connections, egress systems, site layouts, and related components using approved methods and tools.
• Check dimensions, interfaces, constructability, and drawing completeness; document questions and incorporate approved corrections.
• Follow applicable engineering, quality, safety, document-control, and confidentiality requirements.

Project Analysis, Documentation & Field Support Primary Skills: Engineering Analysis • Project Documentation • Construction Plans • Standards Compliance

• Prepare or update scopes of work, quantity takeoffs, cost inputs, technical reports, drawing registers, and other project documentation for assigned work.
• Organize calculations, revisions, approvals, field information, and contractor or supplier submittals so work is accurate and traceable.
• Support field, fabrication-yard, or project reviews by documenting site conditions, clarifying information, and escalating technical issues to the responsible engineer.
• Contribute to a defined engineering deliverable or improvement that supports safe execution, equipment reliability, or project efficiency.

Collaboration, Communication & Continuous Improvement Primary Skills: Engineering Collaboration • Communication • Problem Solving • Presentation

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, purchasing, quality, contractors, vendors, and field personnel to understand requirements and complete assigned work.
• Provide clear progress updates, raise questions or risks promptly, and incorporate feedback from the manager and project stakeholders.
• Identify and recommend at least one practical improvement, insight, or next step related to the assigned work.
• Document work sufficiently to support handoff, reuse, or continued execution after the internship.

NON-ESSENTIAL (ADDITIONAL) FUNCTIONS

• Participate in field visits, fabrication-yard reviews, rig inspections, project meetings, employee events, community activities, or cross-functional meetings when relevant to the assignment.
• Support development of standard drawings, calculation templates, design guides, and engineering work practices.
• Assist with evaluation of materials, equipment, software, or construction methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE SKILLS PROFILE

Proficiency Scale: Foundational → Developing → Proficient → Advanced → Expert SkillProficiencyApplication in Role Learning AgilityDevelopingApplies feedback, learns unfamiliar engineering concepts and tools, and adapts to evolving assignment needs. CommunicationDevelopingCommunicates engineering information clearly in written, verbal, and presentation settings with support appropriate to experience level. Civil / Structural Engineering DesignFoundationalApplies academic civil and structural engineering fundamentals to assigned calculations, drawings, and project tasks under technical review. Engineering DrawingsFoundationalReads, creates, or revises assigned drawings and checks dimensions, interfaces, and completeness with guidance. Engineering AnalysisFoundationalOrganizes inputs, performs assigned calculations, checks reasonableness, and documents assumptions and results under supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Basic knowledge of civil and structural engineering fundamentals, engineering drawings, calculations, materials, and construction practices through coursework or project experience.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn AutoCAD, Solidworks Simulation, Risa or SAFI structural analysis software, or comparable engineering tools.
• Ability to communicate professionally, manage assigned priorities, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to follow assigned safety requirements, specifications, and engineering standards and seek review when work exceeds assigned authority.
• Work authorization and any minimum age, driving, safety, or site-access requirements applicable to the assignment and location.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following are valued but not required. Candidates demonstrating equivalent skills through alternative pathways may be considered.

• Coursework, academic design, research, student organization, internship, co-op, or work experience related to civil or structural engineering.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Risa3D, SAFI, Solidworks Simulation, three-dimensional modeling, or spreadsheet-based engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with industrial facilities, heavy equipment, drilling rigs, steel structures, welding, construction, or applicable engineering codes.
• Experience preparing technical drawings, quantity takeoffs, scopes, reports, presentations, or field inspection records.
• Demonstrated problem solving, attention to detail, initiative, and interest in the energy or industrial services sector.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is expected to work 40 hours per week for approximately 10.5 weeks. Work is performed primarily in a professional office and engineering environment and may include field assignments at fabrication yards, industrial facilities, or drilling-rig locations. Field activities may require use of personal protective equipment (PPE), climbing stairs or access structures, bending, reaching, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure to noise, weather, moving equipment, grease, oil, dust, and temperature changes. The role may occasionally require lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds and limited travel for project support. The position must follow all applicable Nabors safety, security, confidentiality, and site requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.