Intern, Process Engineering

Gray AES; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray AES in Lexington, KY is seeking a Process Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience across process design for food & beverage lines and to support project teams. You will help with design work, specifications, and commissioning activities in a collaborative environment.

Pursuing a Bachelor's in chemical or mechanical engineering, you will assist with process design, project specs, procurement, and on-site commissioning while developing strong communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Some experience in detailed process design is preferred, especially related to food and beverage processing lines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to develop process design for food and beverage processing applications.
• Assist in the development of project specifications, estimation, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Work closely with peers, project managers, and customers to support project success and align with functional requirements.
• Participate in internal training, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and conferences to build technical depth and adopt best practices.
• Provide support for on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational optimization.
• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, including process flow diagrams, equipment lists, and project reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process design

MS Outlook

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

Gray AES is looking to add a ProcessEngineering Intern in our Lexington, KY office for Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

Why Gray AES?

Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Deeply rooted in EAC services, Gray serves both domestic and international customers across our core markets:Food & Beverage,Manufacturing,Automotive,Distribution,Mission Critical, andCommercial. At Gray, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives and build a better future.

Gray AES, the professional services arm of Gray, is a top-ranked firm offering architecture, engineering, and automation services across the globe. Made up of multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and project managers, these collaborative teams work every day to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers. It's the spirit of our people - the passion, commitment, and a great team environment - that makes our company a great place to work.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Who we want… (Requirements)

• Pursing Bachelor's degree in chemicalor mechanical engineering is preferred.


• Some experience in detailed process design is preferred, especially related to food and beverage processing lines.


• Proficient in MS Outlook, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word; experience with AutoCAD is a plus.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, with attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Apply engineering principles to develop process design for food and beverage processing applications.


• Assist in the development of project specifications, estimation, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.


• Work closely with peers, project managers, and customers to support project success and align with functional requirements.


• Participate in internal training, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and conferences to build technical depth and adopt best practices.


• Provide support for on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational optimization.


• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, including process flow diagrams, equipment lists, and project reports.


• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Periodic overnight travel to visit jobsites where the ability to traverse undeveloped terrain may be required.While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO DisclaimerGray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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