Process Engineer Intern
About the role
Merrick & Company is seeking a college Process/Chemical Engineering student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2027 at our Aiken, SC office with our Nuclear Services and Technology group. The Merrick Intern Program offers meaningful, hands-on experience for students, designed as a shorter-term, exploratory experience to apply academic learning while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day-to-day life at an employee-owned company. The summer internship runs approximately mid-May through mid-August 2027.
What You'll Do
The Merrick Intern Program will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of Process/Chemical engineering by working on actual projects for our clients. The summer internship will provide an undergraduate or graduate student an opportunity to gain technical experience in a variety of process engineering items including P&ID drawings, process simulation and engineering calculations. The intern will collaborate with other disciplines, interface with engineers, designers, and clients, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently and in a team environment.
Required Qualifications
- Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.
- Must be pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited program.
- Must be currently enrolled and entering junior year or higher of undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in grad school.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles and calculations are required.
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to problem solve.
- Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.
Desired Qualifications
- Being familiar with Microsoft Excel.
- Exposure to PFD and P&ID drawing.
- Local candidates strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Professional Training and Skill Development.
- Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
- Real work on Real client projects
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President"
Pay
Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).