Process Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Core Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers on the development of engineering deliverables such as drawings, equipment specifications, engineering calculations, and any other task necessary for the project engineers to complete their work.
• Learn to visualize engineering systems from paper to real life.
• Perform effectively as a member of an engineering team.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineering professionals to achieve project objectives.
• Travel to client sites for meetings, gathering field data, and supporting installation when needed.
• Learn and assist with the development of engineering design packages including:
  • Process flow diagrams (PFD’s)
  • Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s)
  • Equipment Layouts
  • Piping plans
  • 3D Models
  • Equipment lists and specifications for vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, control valves, and other process equipment.
  • Process instrumentation.
  • Hydraulic calculations, modeling, and analysis.

Qualifications And Requirements

• You must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A functional understanding of Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Salas O’Brien Code of Conduct and Salas O’Brien or Client safety programs.
• Ability to travel to client sites when needed, both local and across the country.
• Preferred experience: Previous engineering internship / co-op experience (field or office).
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD.