Chemical Engineer (Facilities) Intern

S&C Electric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Chicago, IL offers a Full-Time Summer 2027 Chemical Engineering Intern position. The role supports process engineering and facilities tasks across electroplating, finishing, and plant projects, with a structured internship program and competitive pay.

Responsibilities include performing engineering calculations, CAD drafting, field verification, and collaboration with contractors to implement projects, while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Must be a student in good standing pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and returning to school full-time after the internship.
• Excellent communication skills and basic math/bookkeeping skills.
• Familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCAD and/or other CAD software; proficient with Windows, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks/calculations.
• Write basic functional descriptions of different mechanical systems.
• Field verification of existing conditions.
• Research to find equipment meeting requirements from calculations.
• Prepare CAD layouts/drawings in MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with contractors to implement/install projects.
• Prepare engineering documentation for projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills / bookkeeping

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

CAD software

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

At S&C Electric Company , a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.

Available Shift

1st shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated per hourly range for this position is $22 - 30 per hour based on experience.

Competitive Weekly Pay Period

Chemical Engineering Intern

The Chemical Engineering Intern will assist the Manager - Process Engineering and other project engineers with process engineering & facilities related tasks associated with engineering projects. Process & Facilities projects are related to electroplating, finishing, painting, waste treatment, system design, building design and construction, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, building renovation/remodeling projects, equipment replacements and upgrades, plant rearrangement, machinery installations and moves, and modifications to existing process systems including plating, finishing, polymers.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks/calculations.
• Write basic functional descriptions of different mechanical systems.
• Field verification of existing conditions.
• Research to find equipment to meet specified requirements based on the calculations performed.
• Prepare CAD layouts and drawings on Microstation or Autocad .
• Work with contractors to get projects implemented/installed.
• Prepare engineering documentation for various projects being performed by engineers.

Qualifications

• Must be in good standing as a student at the Bachelor's or Master's degree level at an accredited university majoring in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and returning to school full‑time at the end of the internship.
• Excellent communication skills and basic math/bookkeeping skills.
• Familiarity with Microstation , AutoCad and/or other CAD software.
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel.

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing: Frequent.
• Lifting: Infrequent under 35 pounds.
• Walking: Frequent.
• Carrying: Infrequent under 35 pounds.
• Pushing: Infrequent.
• Pulling: Infrequent.
• Bending: Infrequent.
• Reaching: Infrequent.
• Handling: Infrequent.
• Environment: Primarily Office.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [e-mail] .