Process Engineering Intern - Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

Salas O'Brien; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Dublin, OH is seeking a Process Engineering Intern to support project teams in a hands-on, in-person role. You will learn to translate engineering concepts from paper to real systems while assisting engineers on a variety of tasks.

The internship is full-time, based in Dublin, with travel up to 20% and opportunities to contribute to PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and hydraulic calculations under supervision.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a BS in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Functional understanding of Microsoft Office.
• Willing to travel to client sites when needed.
• Preferred experience: prior engineering internship/co-op.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers on project tasks and assist in developing engineering work.
• Travel to client sites for meetings, data collection, and installation support.
• Assist with development of process design packages (PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts).
• Assist with hydraulic calculations, modeling, and analysis.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet project objectives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited Chemical Engineering BS

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Process Engineering Intern

Business Title: Process Engineering Intern

Position Description

Function

Process Engineering Intern will provide support to our team of industry experts in our Dublin, OH office. The purpose of this position is to participate in the development of engineering projects. The Engineering Co‑op or Intern will assist engineers and senior engineers on project tasks. These tasks may include any task the project engineers would need to do themselves.

This is a full‑time position based out of Dublin, OH. It is an in‑person role. Travel requirements could be up to 20% of the position time.

Core Responsibilities

• Learn to visualize engineering systems from paper to real life.
• Perform effectively as a member of an engineering team.
• Learn project organization.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineering professionals to achieve project objectives.
• Travel to client sites for meetings, gather field data, and support installation when needed.
• Learn and assist with the development of engineering design packages including:
  • Process flow diagrams (PFD’s)
  • Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s)
  • Equipment Layouts
  • Piping plans
  • 3D Models
  • Equipment lists and specifications for vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, control valves, and other process equipment.
  • Process instrumentation.
  • Hydraulic calculations, modeling, and analysis.

Qualifications And Requirements

• You must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A functional understanding of Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Salas O’Brien Code of Conduct and Salas O’Brien or client safety programs.
• Ability to travel to client sites when needed, both local and across the country.
• Preferred experience:
  • Previous engineering internship / co‑op experience (field or office).
  • A working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Required Behaviors

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Desire to learn and grow, self‑motivated for success.
• Good time management and organizational skills.

Safety

Salas O’Brien requires that all its employees take workplace safety as a highest personal commitment. Workplaces are to be kept free of hazards (tripping, burn, shock, etc.). While at a client’s facility, all clients’ safety rules are to be observed without exception. When required, safety glasses, hard hats, ear protection, breathing protection and protective clothing will be worn, and safe work rules will always be strictly observed.