Process Engineering Intern

SwitcH2 Offshore; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 7,600 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

800 euros gross per month + expenses

Hands-on offshore energy experience

Job summary

SwitcH2 Offshore in Rotterdam is seeking a Process Engineering Intern. You will assist our engineering team in design, analysis and optimization of production processes, working alongside senior process engineers on real projects.

You will gain hands-on experience with process design tools, plant data, and cross‑functional collaboration, developing PFDs, heat and material balances, P&IDs and data sheets. The internship is 36–40 hours per week, for six months, onsite in Rotterdam with some remote

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of unit operations, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with process engineering tools (Excel, MATLAB, Python or process simulators) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Proactive, eager to learn and able to work independently with guidance.
• Fluent English (speaking and writing).
• Existing rights to live and work in the Netherlands.
• Available for a 6-month internship.
• Available to start by Sept 1, 2026 or by Oct 1, 2026.
• On-site in Rotterdam with some remote work to be discussed.
• Lives within a 30-minute commute of the Rotterdam office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing PFDs, heat and material balances and basic equipment sizing.
• Support preparation and updating of P&IDs, process data sheets and operating manuals.
• Collect and analyse process data to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Participate in project meetings and assist with project engineering tasks.
• Contribute to process safety reviews under supervision.
• Prepare technical notes, calculations and presentations.
• Collaborate with mechanical, offshore and project management teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive learner

Fluent English

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical/Process Engineering

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

PROII

Job description

SwitcH2 is a growing green tech company based in the heart of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. SwitcH2 develops offshore solutions to turn seawater into green hydrogen and ammonia. It is an innovative company that works to deliver decarbonization solutions at scale for heavy industry and global shipping. At SwitcH2, we are a diverse, fast-growing team of currently 10 FTE - and you can be part of our adventure!

The Role

As a Process Engineering Intern, you will assist our engineering team in the design, analysis and optimization of production processes. You will work alongside with senior process engineers on real projects, gaining hands‑on experience with process design tools, plant data and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key opportunities

• Assist in developing process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat and material balances and basic equipment sizing,
• Support preparation and updating of P&IDs, process data sheets and operating manuals,
• Collect and analyse process data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities (capacity, yield, energy use, safety),
• Participate in project meetings and assist with project engineering tasks,
• Contribute to process safety reviews (e.g. HAZOP actions follow‑up, relief system checks, interlock lists) under supervision,
• Prepare technical notes, calculations and presentations to document findings and recommendations,
• Collaborate with other disciplines (mechanical, offshore, project management) on ongoing projects.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled from a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field (preferably at the end of the studies),
• Basic understanding of unit operations, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics,
• Familiarity with process engineering tools (e.g. Excel, MATLAB, Python or process simulators such as Aspen Plus/HYSYS/PROII) is a plus,
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail,
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team,
• Proactive, eager to learn and able to work independently with guidance,
• Fluent command of spoken and written English,
• Existing rights to live and work in the Netherlands,
• Available for an internship of 6 months,
• Available to start by September 1st, 2026 or no later than October 1st,
• Available to work at 5 days a week in-office with some remote working to be discussed,
• Candidate must live within a 30-minute door-to-door commute of the Rotterdam office.

What We Offer

• A structured internship program with dedicated mentorship from experienced engineers,
• Hands‑on experience in the rapidly growing fields of offshore renewable energy, green hydrogen, and green ammonia,
• The opportunity to work on innovative, real-world projects at the forefront of the energy transition,
• A collaborative and international working environment,
• Regular feedback, guidance, and opportunities for professional development,
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams and industry-leading technologies,
• An above-average internship compensation of 800 euros gross per month, plus expenses (based on a 40-hour workweek).

The workplace

The SwitcH2 office is located in the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in the Groot Handelsgebouw next to Rotterdam central station, where many high-tech startups are based. The location is filled with vibrant energy and smart, young, motivated people working on exciting projects, and is easy to reach by public transportation. All work is performed onsite at our Rotterdam office.

Low carbon fuels for maritime and the industry (decarbonization)

Employment Type

Full-time Internship (36–40 hours a week)