Chemical Engineer Intern
Sargent & Lundy
internship
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Location: Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $18 - $27 per hour
Job Level
Entry Level
Tech Stack
Spring
About the role
- Assigned to work on a project team and assist the engineering team members in the execution of their project work
- Evaluate new and/or modifications and upgrades to existing air and water quality control systems and carbon capture systems for the energy and industrial markets
- Work under the direction of senior engineers
- Maintain and enhance knowledge and understanding of industry standards and specifications, control system design, and new technology developments
- Work on tasks associated with project reporting, such as tracking and evaluating project activities, project progress, and associated data
- Utilize and expand academic background in Chemical Engineering through project assignments
Requirements
- Must have an expected graduation date in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 toward a BS in Chemical Engineering, from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
- Solid understanding of basic chemical engineering processes including mass balances
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Self-starter, proactive, able to work independently with minimal direction
- Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions and meet deadlines
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong PC skills
- We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position
- Prior, related internship or co-op experience is preferred (valued but not required)
- Understanding of the practical application of chemical engineering and technology, including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design (valued but not required)
- Knowledge of any of the following programs: ASPEN or similar process modeling software, Microsoft applications (valued but not required)