Chemical Engineering Internship (Summer/Fall 2027)

Hydrite; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Kick-Off Event

Leadership Q&A

Team-building

Networking with leadership

Job summary

Hydrite in Terre Haute, IN, is offering an Engineering Internship for Summer/Fall 2027. The role provides hands-on project experience and aligns with Hydrite's Standards of Excellence, focusing on customer satisfaction and practical engineering work.

You'll work on technical analyses, capital projects, SOP updates, and plant support with 15 hours/week minimum on site from June to December 2027; opportunity to learn AutoCAD, MS Project, and Excel, plus networking with Hydrite leadership through

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited university pursuing a BS in Engineering.
• Preferably Mechanical or Chemical emphasis.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities.
• Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support plant operations by troubleshooting, process optimization, and documenting workflows.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
• Investigate and implement process-related cost saving improvements.
• Investigate and implement process-related cycle time improvements.
• Investigate energy reduction and sustainability opportunities.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially 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
• Paid volunteer time
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

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Engineering Internship Summer/Fall 2027

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 from June 2027- December 2027, with flexibility to work 15 hours minimum per week on site during the fall/winter quarters.

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)
• Good presentation skills preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)

Additional Benefits

• Summer Kick-Off Event: 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.

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