Intern – Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION: ENGINEERING INTERN

 

Job Title	Engineering Intern	Reports To	Engineering Manager
Division	Engineering	Direct Reports	Designated Supervisor
Grade		Effective Date	November, 2026
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JOB PURPOSE

To support the Engineering Section in the planning, design, implementation, supervision and maintenance of petroleum infrastructure and commercial facilities while gaining practical engineering experience in petroleum retail operations and infrastructure development.

KEY RESULT AREAS (KRAS)  

KRA1: Technical Support and Engineering Operations:

Assist in daily engineering activities, equipment installation, maintenance, and repairs.

2. Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Management:

Participate in routine equipment inspections, servicing, and fault identification.

3. Project Implementation and Monitoring:

Support engineering project execution, progress monitoring, and timely completion of assigned tasks.

4. Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance:

Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and proper use of PPE.

5. Technical Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate engineering records, maintenance logs, drawings, and technical reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ten Key Duties and Responsibilities of an Engineering Intern

1. Assist in preparing engineering designs, drawings, technical specifications, bills of quantities (BOQs), and project documentation for petroleum infrastructure and company facilities.
2. Support the planning, implementation, and supervision of construction, refurbishment, upgrading, and installation projects.
3. Conduct site inspections and monitor project progress to ensure compliance with approved designs, quality standards, budgets, and timelines.
4. Assist in coordinating contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders during the implementation of engineering projects.
5. Participate in routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance of service stations, depots, offices, and other company facilities.
6. Assist in maintaining engineering records, asset registers, equipment inventories, and maintenance schedules.
7. Support troubleshooting of engineering and infrastructure-related challenges and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
8. Assist in the assessment, installation, testing, and commissioning of engineering systems and equipment.
9. Participate in site safety inspections, risk assessments, and environmental compliance activities to ensure adherence to HSSE requirements.
10. Prepare engineering reports, document project activities, and ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, petroleum industry regulations, and company policies.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

No.	Performance Indicator		Performance Measure
1.	Preparation of engineering drawings, technical documents and reports.	Accuracy, completeness and timely submission of assigned drawings, documents and reports.
2.	Participation in project supervision and monitoring.	Number of site inspections conducted and level of compliance with approved technical specifications.
3.	Completion of inspections, maintenance activities and engineering tasks.	Percentage of assigned tasks completed accurately within the agreed timelines.

SKILL COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK FOR AN ENGINEERING INTERN

No.	Competency Area	Expected Competency
1.	Technical and Engineering Skills	Ability to interpret engineering drawings, understand technical specifications, and apply engineering principles in assigned tasks.
2.	Project Management Skills	Ability to support project planning, site supervision, progress monitoring, and coordination of engineering activities.
3.	Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting	Ability to participate in equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, fault identification, and basic troubleshooting.
4.	Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness	Ability to identify workplace hazards and comply with engineering safety standards, environmental regulations, and HSSE procedures.
5.	Communication, Teamwork and Reporting	Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively with colleagues, prepare technical reports, and maintain accurate engineering records.

 

REQUIREMENT TYPE	REQUIREMENT
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
	Recent graduate or student eligible for an internship programme.
	Basic knowledge of engineering principles, technical drawings and project implementation.

 LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1. Practical exposure to petroleum retail infrastructure development and engineering project management.
2. Experience in engineering design, construction supervision and facilities maintenance.
3. Exposure to petroleum storage systems, fuel dispensing equipment and associated engineering installations.
4. Understanding of petroleum industry regulations, engineering standards and HSSE practices.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CVs and cover letters to recruitment.ke@stabexinternational.com no later than 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM (EAT).