2027 Summer Internship - Chemical Engineering - AIC

Aquatech International LLC; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatech is seeking a Chemical Engineering Intern to join our Canonsburg, PA office for a summer internship. The role involves supporting the Engineering group with water treatment proposals, process calculations, and equipment sizing.

Interns will review PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment layouts, and assist with vendor quotation follow-ups. This is a full-time, in-office internship with a 90-day duration, offering hands-on experience in the water purification industry.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of undergraduate courses in Chemical Engineering.
• Familiarity with water purification processes such as membrane separation and chemical softening.

Responsibilities

• Assist an Applications Engineer with water treatment proposal preparation.
• Review Requests for Proposal (RFP) and perform basic process calculations (heat and mass balance).
• Assist in sizing water treatment processes and equipment; review PFDs, P&IDs and equipment layouts.
• Follow up with vendors for quotations on major equipment and commodity items.

Skills

Chemical Eng

Water treatment knowledge

Education

Undergraduate in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary:Aquatech is a global leader in water purification systems technology for both industrial and infrastructure markets located in the United States and internationally. We support our clients with sustainable water purification systems and technologies that are solving the worlds water scarcity challenges.Aquatech has an immediate need for a fulltime Chemical Engineering Intern to work in our Canonsburg, PA office this summer to support Engineering group. The hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. The Intern will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered a Non Exempt employee.Minimum Qualifications / Experience:Must have completed at least two years of undergraduate courses in Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.Familiarity with water purification processes e.g. Membrane separation, Chemical Softening etc. desirableJob Description:Get on-the-job training while supporting an experienced Applications Engineer in performing water treatment proposal preparation, reviewing Request for Proposal (RFP), performing process calculations involving heat and mass balance, sizing of water treatment processes and equipment, helping review Process Flow diagram (PFD), Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) and equipment layout drawings. Follow up for vendor quotations for major equipment and commodity items.Skill Requirements:Knowledge of Microsoft Office SuitInternship:Aquatech Internships are in the office five days per week, 40 hours per week. The internship program is temporary employment that lasts for a maximum duration of ninety (90) days. Successful completion of this internship will provide you with invaluable skills in the water treatment industry and make a compelling addition to your professional journey.Essential Functions:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Physical Job Demands:Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.Minimum Qualifications / Experience:Must have completed at least two years of undergraduate courses in Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.Familiarity with water purification processes e.g. Membrane separation, Chemical Softening etc. desirable