Emerging Talent – Project Control Intern

Would you like the opportunity to work in a global energy company?

Do you enjoy taking on challenging projects?

Join our innovating Internship Program

The Baker Hughes Internship is designed to enable students either pursuing a Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree or recently graduated to gain hands‑on work experience as the foundation of their professional lives. Our internships will give you first‑hand insights into the processes, systems, and practices that are aligned to ensure customer needs are met through flawless execution and the application of leading‑edge technology.

Partner with the best

You’ll participate in focused training, and team meetings, work on projects, and present your results. During your internship, you will be supported by a buddy and your manager who will ensure you have a valuable learning experience. You can expect to receive coaching and mentoring to enable you to complete assignments and projects to develop your learning and skillset.

You will also have the opportunity to become familiar with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) and culture of Baker Hughes. as well as our strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Purpose of the Role

The intern will support the Project Controls function across active subsea projects, gaining hands‑on experience in planning, cost control, reporting, and performance analysis. This role is designed to develop foundational skills in project management and project control within a dynamic projects environment.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling:
Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project. Support schedule updates, progress tracking, and forecasting.

Cost Control:
Help monitor project budgets, actuals, and forecasts. Assist in variance analysis and cost reporting.

Reporting & Analysis:
Prepare weekly/monthly project performance reports. Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and KPI tracking.

Risk & Change Management:
Contribute to risk register updates and change control logs. Participate in lessons learned and project close‑out activities.

Teams They Will Work With

Project Managers & Engineers – for schedule alignment and scope understanding.

Finance & Commercial – for cost tracking and budget analysis.

Planning & Controls Team – for mentorship and technical guidance.

Learning & Development Opportunities

Exposure to full project lifecycle from tender to execution and close‑out.

Training in industry‑standard tools (e.g., Primavera, Power BI).

Participation in stakeholder meetings and client reporting.

Site visits (if applicable and safe).

Mentorship from experienced Project Controllers and Project Managers.

Preferred Skills

Technical & Analytical

Strong numerical and analytical ability – comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and performance metrics.

Basic understanding of project management principles – ideally familiar with concepts like scheduling, budgeting, and risk.

Proficiency in MS Excel – including formulas, pivot tables, and charts.

Communication & Collaboration

Clear written and verbal communication – able to contribute to reports and interact with cross‑functional teams.

Team‑oriented mindset – willing to learn from and support colleagues across disciplines.

Ability to ask questions and seek clarity in complex project environments.

Organisation & Time Management

Attention to detail – especially when handling cost data, schedules, and reporting.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast‑paced setting.

Comfortable working on multiple projects or work streams simultaneously.

Personal Attributes

Curious and eager to learn – especially about project management and project control.

Proactive and self‑motivated – takes initiative and ownership of assigned tasks.

Adaptable – able to work in changing environments and with diverse teams.

Fuel your passion

• Be currently enrolled or recently graduated in a Bachelors’ or Masters’ level degree in Business studies/management, Economics, Maths
• Have maintained a GPA grade greater than or equal to 3.0 out of 4.0 or the equivalent in your country
• Have strong numerical and analytical ability – comfortable working with data,…