INTERNSHIP ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
Cenergy International Services is seeking an analytical, technically curious Systems Engineering Intern to support engineering consulting projects for Shell TechWorks (STW). Working with the Systems Engineering Group, the intern will frame complex problems, analyze physical and human systems, develop models and decision-support tools, and translate findings into practical recommendations.
Assignments may combine systems analysis, architecture, integration, mathematical modeling, data analytics, economics and stakeholder engagement. Interns should be comfortable moving between qualitative problem framing and quantitative analysis in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
COMPENSATION
The expected pay range for this internship is $33.00 to $40.00 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, and relevant technical expertise.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Along with your resume or CV, please provide a brief response: "Describe a systems engineering, modeling, or analytical project you have completed. What problem did it address, how did you structure and evaluate your approach, and what would you improve?”
EXAMPLES OF OUR WORK
• Bio-Circular Energy Feedstocks: Evaluating second-generation bioethanol technologies, economics, industry progress, and potential applications.
• Engineering Design & Problem Solving: Designing specialized equipment to address oil-line leakage and improve safety, efficiency, downtime, and cost.
• Electric Vehicle Thermal Management: Testing and analyzing EV cooling systems to evaluate performance and advance R&D.
• EV Charging Innovation: Integrating multiple engineering disciplines to develop innovative EV charging concepts during our Annual Hackweek Event.
• Advanced Sensing & Technology Evaluation: Defining use and business cases for advanced detection technologies such as the Rocsole Profiler.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Systems Analysis & Problem Framing
• Participate in workshops and interviews to understand user needs, define problems, and translate needs into system requirements.
• Create context diagrams, process maps, functional decompositions, and system boundaries.
• Support trade-off studies balancing performance, economics, risk, schedule, sustainability, and business value.
Modeling, Analytics & Decision Support
• Develop mathematical models, algorithms, and analyses to evaluate system performance and inform decisions.
• Perform techno-economic, NPV, sensitivity, optimization, or uncertainty analyses.
• Build reusable workflows to clean, analyze, and visualize data using Python or MATLAB.
Architecture, Integration & Tool Development
• Define interfaces and evaluate how subsystems work together to meet requirements.
• Contribute reusable models, algorithms, software components, or decision-support tools.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of systems engineering methods and tools.
Communication & Collaboration
• Prepare concise analyses, visualizations, briefings, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary TechWorks teams, Shell stakeholders, and external partners.
PEFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in systems engineering, mechanical, chemical, electrical, or industrial engineering, operations research, data science, applied mathematics, economics, business, or a related discipline.
• Academic standing: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Working style: Able to thrive in both an entrepreneurial, partially unstructured environment and a large, process-driven organization.
• Communication: Clear and concise written and verbal communicator.
• Initiative: Quick learner, self-starter, and collaborative problem solver.
• Experience: Prior co-op or internship experience is not required; relevant project, research, employment, or internship experience is preferred.
RELEVANT TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
• Systems analysis and requirements development.
• Python, MATLAB, or similar programming/data-analysis tools.
• Optimization, ML, physics-based, or discrete-event modeling.
• System architecture and subsystem integration.
• Technical analysis, communication, and recommendations.
A CULTURE OF SAFETY
Maintain a healthy, safe, secure, and environmentally responsible work environment at all times. Follow company policies and applicable federal and state regulations while demonstrating a commitment to safety, teamwork, responsible engineering, and continuous learning.