Process Engineer Intern — Drinking Water Treatment

Black & Veatch Family of Companies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Summer Intern to contribute to drinking water treatment projects and gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines. The role emphasizes safe, collaborative work practices and exposure to real-world infrastructure challenges.

As an intern, you will support engineers in analyses, calculations, and data collection while working within an environment that values safety, ownership, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• No experience required; enrolled in ABET-accredited Chemical or Mechanical Engineering program.
• Pre-employment checks may be required (background, drug screen, MVR) per policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of conventional water treatment and related processes.
• Support engineering analyses, report production and designs.
• Prepare basic calculations.
• Assist in basic equipment selection.
• Schedule project deliverables.
• Collect, organize, and evaluate data.

Skills

Water treatment

Analytical thinking

Engineering fundamentals

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Eng program

Tools

P&ID/PFD

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Summer Intern to contribute to drinking water treatment projects and gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines. The role emphasizes safe, collaborative work practices and exposure to real-world infrastructure challenges.

As an intern, you will support engineers in analyses, calculations, and data collection while working within an environment that values safety, ownership, and professional growth.