Process Engineer Intern

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Chapel Hill is seeking a Process Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to help deliver energy-efficient building solutions and support client-focused engineering projects.

You will engage in coursework-aligned design, collaborate with seasoned professionals, develop practical skills in thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer and mass and energy balance, and demonstrate strong communication and organization.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Chemical Engineering program from an ABET accredited school.
• Completed 3 years of coursework or have a junior standing.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Leadership involvement in extracurricular activities/student organizations.

Responsibilities

• Approach design in unconventional ways and apply knowledge to significant projects.
• Observe how a successful engineering firm operates.
• Learn within a friendly, supportive environment.

Skills

Spoken and written communications

Organization skills

Time management

Prioritization

Independent and team work

Education

ABET-accredited Chemical Engineering program

3 years of coursework or junior standing

Minimum GPA 2.5

Leadership in activities/organizations

Job description

As a Process Engineer Intern in our Chapel Hill office for Summer 2027, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Here’s why we need you:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to approach design in unconventional ways, apply your knowledge while working on significant and complex projects, work alongside professionals known for advanced engineering solutions, observe how a successful engineering firm operates, establish ties that could solidify your professional future, and learn within a friendly, supportive environment.

Expertise of our most successful Process Engineer Intern:

• Enrollment inChemical Engineering program from an ABET accredited school.
• Completed 3 years of coursework or have a junior standing.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Leadership involvement in extracurricular activities/student organizations.
  

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Completion of Thermodynamics, Hydraulics, Heat Transfer and Mass and Energy balance coursework is preferred.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.