Chemical / Process Engineering Intern (AM) - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is offering a Chemical/Process Engineering Intern position in the Advanced Facilities – Adv. Manufacturing team, located in Greenville, SC or Appleton, WI.

You will gain hands-on experience on state-of-the-art projects, developing flow diagrams, piping diagrams, and equipment specs. You’ll work with experienced engineers to size pipes/equipment, prepare PFDs/P&IDs, and use tools like PipeFlo, AFT Fathom, Bluebeam, and SmartPlant.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program in Chemical Engineering.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Completed coursework in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
• Familiarity with PFDs and P&IDs.
• Experience with process engineering and design activities.
• Basic understanding of process design principles and standards.
• Ability to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop flow diagrams and sizing calculations for pipe and equipment.
• Develop process specifications for projects.
• Assist with creating PFDs and P&IDs and equipment specs.
• Utilize PipeFlo, AFT Fathom, Bluebeam and SmartPlant.
• Collaborate with mentors and project teams to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Chemical Engineering (student)

Tools

PipeFlo

AFT Fathom

Bluebeam

SmartPlant

ASPEN

WinGems

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking a Chemical / Process Engineering Intern to join our Advanced Facilities – Adv. Manufacturing team in either Greenville, SC or Appleton, WI, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of engineering tasks for our clients; such as working on state-of-the-art projects, implementing, modifying and maintaining process designs, while assisting with the development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.

In this position you’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship by professional engineers, architects, and other senior technical staff as you expand your technical engineering and professional skills.

Under the guidance of your team, you will develop flow diagrams, perform sizing calculations for pipe and equipment, and develop process specifications. You will build technical skills by utilizing software such as PipeFlo, AFT Fathom, Bluebeam, and SmartPlant. Your ability to communicate, manage your time and responsibilities effectively, and maintain a high standard work product will be instrumental in delivering successful project outcomes.

Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global and local.

Here's what you'll need

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program in Chemical Engineering
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Ideally, you will also have

• Basic knowledge of ASPEN, PipeFlo(Professional and Compressible), AFT Fathom, HTRI, WinGems, and SmartPlant
• Completed coursework in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
• Familiarity with Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Experience with process engineering and design activities
• Basic understanding of process design principles and standards
• Ability to work in the US without visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $47,300.00 to $70,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.