Chemical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 (In-Person)

Clean Harbors; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Chemical Engineer Intern to join our safety-focused team for Summer 2027. This in-person internship is based out of Deer Park, TX or El Dorado, AR and runs May–August 2027.

You will gain hands-on experience while supporting real projects across environmental, energy, and industrial services. Responsibilities include assisting with safety programs, mechanical integrity, process modeling, and CAD updates.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering at an accredited college or university.
• Strong interest in environmental services industry and safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the top priority and follow safe work practices.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining the Mechanical Integrity Program.
• Work with refinery equipment models and processes using modeling tools.
• Use CAD to revise and update engineering drawings.
• Assist site engineer with project scoping and design for fixed and rotating equipment.
• Troubleshoot multidisciplinary refinery unit issues.
• Learn and apply Process Safety Management (PSM) concepts and procedures.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Teamwork

Safety focus

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering (in progress)

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

P&IDs knowledge

Engineering drawings

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Chemical Engineer Intern to join our safety-focused team for Summer 2027. This in-person internship is based out of Deer Park, TX or El Dorado, AR and runs May–August 2027.

You will gain hands-on experience while supporting real projects across environmental, energy, and industrial services. Responsibilities include assisting with safety programs, mechanical integrity, process modeling, and CAD updates.