Process Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

Parsons; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer Intern to work alongside a licensed senior process engineer. You will develop process documents, drawings, and gain practical insight into the engineering design lifecycle.

You will take part in the Early Talent Program and work on Basis of Design documents, PFDs, M&E balances, P&IDs, datasheets, and equipment sizing while learning from a Parsons senior engineer.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an Engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university.
• Have completed at least 2 years of studies in chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing Basis of Design (BOD) documents and process drawings.
• Support creation of PFDs, mass and energy balance calculations, and P&IDs.
• Assist with datasheets, equipment sizing, and equipment datasheets/specifications.
• Contribute to Preliminary/Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities and learn lifecycle of engineering design.

Skills

Motivation

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

Engineering student (2+ years)

Job description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Chemical Process Engineer Intern to join our team! In this role you will get to work with a degreed and/or professionally licensed highly talented senior process engineer to help develop process documents and drawings.

What You'll Be Doing:

Each intern is paired with a mentor of the same discipline. Interns will also participate in Parsons Early Talent Program where they will interact with interns of varying disciplines and senior management within the organization. Under direction of a degreed and licensed chemical engineer, each intern will become familiar with a variety of chemical process engineering support assignments. All activities will be designed to give the intern a full understanding of the engineering design lifecycle and insight into the role that chemical engineers play at Parsons. The intern may be expected to take and use chemical engineering principles to take assist to develop or troubleshoot process systems/equipment, take engineering notes and sketches. Possible work will be developing Basis of Design (BOD) document, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Mass and Energy Balance Calculations, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Datasheets, Equipment Selection and Sizing, Equipment Datasheets and Specifications. The intern may also participate to develop Preliminary/Process Hazard Analysis (PHA). Work assignments are intended to develop a practical knowledge of chemical process systems and equipment and their interrelationships within process and other engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, instrumentation and controls, piping, civil, structural, architecture, fire protection, and environmental.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Must be enrolled in an Engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university and have completed at least 2 years of studies in chemical engineering.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Motivation and desire to work hand in hand with a Parson's senior process engineer, have the desire to possibly join the Parson's talented Process Engineering Team, and grow within Parsons after graduation.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

Other Information:

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.