Process Engineering Intern

Burnham; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 8,817,000 - 11,021,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnham is seeking a current second to fourth-year undergraduate, or graduate student to join our Summer 2027 as a Process Engineering Intern based in Raleigh, NC. This is an 8-week, paid, in-person internship with up to 40 hours/week and travel up to 30% (2 weeks at a time).

You will lead research studies, support engineering projects, develop tools for project origination and process optimization, and collaborate with facility operations teams to gain hands-on experience in renewable energy

Qualifications

• Self-accountability in unstructured environments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in renewable energy or environmental engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead research studies for new processes and/or equipment, with reports and presentations.
• Support engineering projects with regular status reports and action tracking.
• Develop tools to support project origination, technology selection, and process improvement.
• Coordinate with facility operations teams on compliance, documentation, procurement, and lab activities.
• Contribute to risk analysis and performance assessment activities.

Skills

Self-accountability

Communication skills

Distill information

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

2nd-4th year undergrad or graduate student in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Burnham is a seed stage, rapidly growing company formed to build, acquire, own, and operate renewable natural gas (RNG) producing assets. Our mission is to build tomorrow’s resource recovery infrastructure today and to live in a future where waste is a resource used to create low carbon commodities and fuels.

To accomplish our mission, we are looking to build and grow a cohesive team in an execution-oriented culture. We have created the following cultural markers and strive to hire like-minded people to help fuel our growth.

We are HUMBLE…we take pride in the quality of our work but recognize it can always be improved with the input of others.

We are DISCIPLINED…we strive for systemic, disciplined, consistent execution in everything we do.

We are ANALYTICAL… we need team members who come to conclusions using logic, data and math.

We are ENTHUSIASTIC…we care deeply about the outcomes of our work.

We are PROBLEM SOLVERS…we don’t have all the answers. We need team members to take the initiative to figure it out.

We are FUN…we love what we do and love coming to work each day.

We are on the hunt for a current second to fourth-year undergraduate, or graduate student to join our team for the Summer 2027 as a Process Engineering Intern and help bring Burnham to the next level! We expect the internship experience to achieve 3 high-level goals: (1) to prepare the candidate for the future by presenting real situations, challenges, and opportunities which besides requiring value-added effort, ultimately help the candidate become more knowledgeable in regards to their future career path, (2) an output of the prior, support individuals and teams at Burnham, helping us move towards our goal of transforming waste management, and last (3) help support a talent pipeline to Burnham through subsequent internships, returning to the team post-graduation, and recommendations to others.

• This is an 8-week (minimum), paid position, with work hours up to 40 hours/week.
• This is an in-person role and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, along with the rest of our Engineering team
• Travel, up to 30% and for 2 weeks at a time, may be required

Responsibilities

• Lead research studies for new processes and/or equipment; including summary reports and presentations
• Lead and support ad hoc or long-term engineering projects, including weekly action register reviews and status reports
• Develop, review and implement tools to support areas such as project origination and development, technology and/or equipment selection, process improvement and optimization, and quality management.
• Support coordination with facility operations teams - attend daily start-up meetings and plan activities supporting areas such as compliance, documentation, procurement, laboratory operations, and process evaluation
• Support performance assessment and risk analysis activities (process, equipment, budget, timeline, etc.)
• Conduct / participate in calls with engineering, equipment, and regulation firms.

Qualifications

• Self-accountability, working at times in an unstructured environment.
• Ability to work individually and in a group setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; unafraid to pick up the phone and call people to get results
• Ability to distill information from multiple sources into concise, actionable thinking.
• A strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of work product.
• Punctual, disciplined, and detailed oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy or environmental engineering or studies preferred.
• Current student (2nd - 4th year undergrad or graduate student) with a demonstrated history of academic achievement in engineering (Chemical and Mechanical disciplines preferred).
• Desire to join a high-energy, early-stage, execution-oriented team. Experience with small teams or start-up organizations preferred.

Burnham is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Burnham does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Burnham complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.