STUDENT INTERN - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (DGC)

About the role

This position is located at Dakota Gasification Company in Beulah, ND. It is a temporary summer role for 2027 (approximately May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027). The incumbent assists Section Engineers and the Compliance Program Supervisor with troubleshooting process conditions, reviewing quality assurance/quality control requirements, and monitoring process operations to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal specifications and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with verifying that Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s) are complete and accurate.
• Assist Section Engineers by taking field readings and measurements for data collection to make design changes or monitor process operations.
• Utilize software applications to verify designs or develop new designs.
• Perform technical investigations for equipment such as control valves, instruments, heat exchangers, pressure relief devices, and pumps with direction from the Section Engineers and Compliance Program Supervisor.
• Develop and issue process engineering design packages to recommend changes to the process while under supervision of the Compliance Program Supervisor.
• Assist with other company functions, such as DGC Family Night.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year Chemical Engineering (EAC/ABET accredited) program with Sophomore year completed, or be a recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Provide a transcript at time of application (application will not be reviewed without it).
• Constant hand coordination; frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing; occasional lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds, hand grip up to 35 pounds, pinch grip, bending and reaching.
• Requires finger dexterity, good vision, hearing, ability to perform close work, and clear communication.
• Occasionally work at heights up to 250 feet and in high climbing areas (gratings, ladders, scaffolding, man baskets, etc.) requiring safety equipment including a harness per ANSI Z359 standards.
• Continuously exposed to noise; frequently exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, and extreme heat and cold; occasionally exposed to vibration, poor ventilation, and confined areas (inside vessels, heaters, tanks, trenches).
• Required to wear dust masks, respirators, and full-face Scott Air Paks when necessary.
• May be required to work rotating shifts as needed.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or relevant work experience.
• Additional certifications or coursework in the field of study.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Research and analytical thinking.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Data entry and recordkeeping.
• Team collaboration.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Fieldwork or technical hands‑on aptitude.
• Compliance with safety procedures.

Pay

$26.50/hour

Schedule

Summer 2027: approximately May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027.