Chemical Engineering Intern: Mentorship & Hands-on Refinery Projects

Valero; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero invites Chemical Engineering interns to join a hands-on program that blends problem solving, teamwork and professional growth. You will work on challenging projects across refinery operations and safety programs while earning practical experience.

This internship supports multiple engineering domains, requires on-site presence, and offers mentorship, benefits and a clear path to future opportunities within Valero.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Overall GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale is preferred.
• Graduation dates Aug 2027 through May 2029 are required.

Responsibilities

• Process Engineering: optimize and troubleshoot refinery units with operators.
• Control Systems Engineering: assist hardware/software platforms and instrumentation.
• Environmental Engineering: assist with emission tracking and regulatory updates.
• Process Safety Engineering: support Process Safety and Risk Management activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

GPA 3.2+

Graduation Aug 2027–May 2029

Job description

Valero invites Chemical Engineering interns to join a hands-on program that blends problem solving, teamwork and professional growth. You will work on challenging projects across refinery operations and safety programs while earning practical experience.

This internship supports multiple engineering domains, requires on-site presence, and offers mentorship, benefits and a clear path to future opportunities within Valero.