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Careers at Smith & Burgess

Build Your Future in Process Safety

At Smith & Burgess, the work we do makes a difference. From optimizing relief systems to supporting complex regulatory compliance, our team helps industrial facilities safeguard people, facilities, and the environment. We specialize in relief and flare systems design, process safety management, and engineering consulting—delivering solutions that enhance both safety and performance.

We’re engineers, consultants, problem-solvers, and collaborators. We also care deeply about the industries we serve and the clients who trust us. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find a place here to make an impact.

Find Your Path at Smith & Burgess

Interns

Start strong. Learn fast. Go further.

Our internship program gives you real responsibility, direct mentorship, and exposure to process safety challenges that accelerate your career.

Graduates

You have the passion. Now find the purpose.

Start your career in process safety with hands-on experience, technical mentorship, and the chance to contribute to real client projects from day one.

Experienced Professionals

Technical fields need bold problem-solvers.

Bring your expertise to a team that values strategic thinking, engineering integrity, and your ability to drive measurable results for industrial clients.

Why Work With Us?

Our team culture combines technical excellence with personal development. At Smith &Burgess, you’re not a number—you’re a key contributor with the opportunity to shape projects, improve systems, and advance your expertise alongside industry-recognized leaders.

  • Meaningful work

    Support high-impact projects in refineries, chemical plants, and industrial facilities across the globe.

  • Mentorship & Collaboration

    Learn from senior engineers and contribute to cross-functional teams that thrive on knowledge-sharing.

  • Career Development

    Gain exposure to a variety of services, including relief system design, PSM audits, facility siting, and flare system optimization.

  • Diverse Project Experience

    Work across industries, clients, and service areas with opportunities to grow your expertise over time.

  • People-First Culture

    Recognized by the Houston Business Journal as a "Best Places to Work" Top 20 company.

When you join Smith & Burgess, you're joining a team committed to professional integrity, engineering quality, and real-world results.

Internship Opportunities

Our internship program is designed to prepare the next generation of process safety engineers and consultants. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience with real projects–from flare load analysis to relief system design reviews–while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

  • Work on real engineering deliverables with direct mentorship

  • Gain exposure to SalusTM, our proprietary PSI documentation software

  • Learn how process safety standards like API 520/521 and OSHA PSM apply in practice

  • Build experience in technical writing, modeling, and project coordination

Many of our interns transition into full-time roles, having already developed the skills and relationships needed to succeed at Smith & Burgess. 

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Ready to join Smith & Burgess? Explore our open positions and apply today to be part of a team that drives innovation in process safety. We look forward to reviewing your application!

 

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Thank you for your interest in joining Smith & Burgess. We are not currently hiring, but we encourage you to check back soon for future opportunities. Please visit our careers page regularly for updates on new openings.