Chemical Engineering Internship (Summer 2027) New Visalia, CA

Hydrite Chemical Co.; Visalia, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Development workshops

Networking with leadership and peers

Hands-on project experience

Company events and activities

Potential for full-time upon grad

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. is offering a Chemical Engineering Internship for Summer 2027 in Visalia, CA. The role provides hands-on project experience, with opportunities for full-time positions after graduation.

Interns will work on technical analyses, capital projects, SOP updates, and troubleshooting to support plant operations. The program emphasizes leadership development, cross-functional collaboration, and professional workshops, with networking opportunities and a two-day onboarding tour and

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited university pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Chemical).
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred; may lead installation crews on capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities as appropriate.
• Develop, review, and update SOPs to align with current operations and regulatory requirements.
• Support plant operations by troubleshooting, process optimization, and documentation of system workflows.
• Perform engineering clerical duties as assigned.
• Identify and implement process-related cost-saving improvements (e.g., waste reduction, cycle-time reduction).
• Identify and implement cycle-time improvements and energy/sustainability opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (preferred Mechanical or Chemical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chemical Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)

Visalia, CA

WHO WE ARE

We are a company wherepeople matter.

We arefamily driven.

We arefinancially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Professional development workshops & training
• In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
• Hands-on project experience with real business impact
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This role will run full time from May/June 2027-August/September 2027.

As Engineering Intern, primary responsibilities include:

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
• Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with current operational practices and regulatory requirements.
• Support plant operations by assisting in troubleshooting, process optimization, and documentation of system workflows.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Plant Manager.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required. Preferably – Mechanical or Chemical.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Summer Kick-Off Even”t: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
• Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.