Process Engineering Intern

Stratus®; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Licensing support

Mentorship

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Process Design Intern to support engineers and designers on industrial process systems, equipment layouts, and energy flows. You will gain hands-on experience with design tools, project documentation, and multidisciplinary coordination under guidance from experienced professionals.

You’ll learn how process design principles and engineering standards are applied to real projects and how layouts, flows, and safety requirements are developed and reviewed during project delivery.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Completion of relevant coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, or process design.
• Basic understanding of process systems and engineering calculations.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Preferred: Internship, co‑op, laboratory, or project experience related to industrial process design.
• Familiarity with process simulation tools, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, or process safety concepts.
• Involvement in AIChE, ASME, or related professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with process flow diagrams, P&IDs, calculations, equipment data, reports, and other project documentation.
• Support process equipment evaluation, system layouts, material and utility balances, and design coordination.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, field observations, and collaboration with mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and structural teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering

Tools

Process simulation tools

Job description

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high‑growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private‑sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest‑quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large‑scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high‑growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private‑sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest‑quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large‑scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

Job Summary

As a Process Design Intern, you will support engineers and designers working on industrial process systems, equipment layouts, material and energy flows, and production‑focused projects. You will gain hands‑on exposure to technical design tools, project documentation, field conditions, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery while contributing to active assignments with guidance from experienced professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with process flow diagrams, P&IDs, calculations, equipment data, reports, and other project documentation.
• Support process equipment evaluation, system layouts, material and utility balances, and design coordination.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, field observations, and collaboration with mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and structural teams.

What You’ll Learn

• How process design principles, engineering tools, codes, and technical standards are applied to industrial projects.
• How process flows, equipment requirements, operating conditions, and design deliverables are developed and reviewed.
• How process designers coordinate safety, constructability, operations, and multidisciplinary project requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Completion of relevant coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, or process design.
• Basic understanding of process systems and engineering calculations.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Internship, co‑op, laboratory, or project experience related to industrial process design.
• Familiarity with process simulation tools, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, or process safety concepts.
• Involvement in AIChE, ASME, or related professional organizations.

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team‑oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing available for future full‑time team members
• Defined cohort experience designed to provide you with experience, exposure and opporutnities to begin a long‑term career pathway in one of the top engineering firms in the country

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.