Process/Project Engineer Intern/Co-Op (Starting Summer 2027)

IFAB Engineering Partners LP; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group in Duluth, GA is seeking a student intern for a Process Engineer role supporting the design and build of food and beverage facilities. You will assist in process design basis, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and multi-discipline coordination from concept to commissioning.

This on-site opportunity requires 30–50% travel, experience with MS Office/Project and AutoCAD is a plus, and a GPA of 3.0 or above. Candidates pursuing a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Familiarity with process flow diagrams and P&IDs is a plus.
• GPA 3.0 or above.
• Must meet Travel Requirement - On-site construction project coordination and management with travel requirements between 30-50% of the year.
• Experience with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop process design basis and select unit operations.
• Develop operation specifications.
• Coordinate with other project disciplines (engineers, designers, architects, etc.).
• Prepare process flow and piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Create process flow diagrams.
• Prepare mass and energy balances
• Size and specify process and process utility equipment
• Equipment procurement and bid evaluation.
• Assist project management with the development of project scope, budget, and schedule for all process related work
• Help to coordinate the schedules and work of contractors for process equipment installation.
• Work with clients, vendors, and suppliers to develop cost estimates and proposals.
• Provide client assumptions on supply recommendations.
• Develop process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs)
• Oversee process and utility equipment installations
• Provide onsite construction start-up and commissioning support.
• Research process engineering best practices
• Support talent growth within our organization

Skills

Process flow diagrams

P&IDs knowledge

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on August 20, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location Duluth, GA 30096, USA
• On-site
• Travel Required: Yes
• Pay or shift range: Not specified
• New Grad, Co-Ops & Interns
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROCE001441

Description

Job description

Dennis Group’s Process Engineers are key in our projects of designing and building food and beverage processing facilities. Process Engineers work in every aspect of a project - controls, packaging, mechanical, electrical, building system, architecture, etc., from the conceptual stages to design completion, and throughout construction. They provide expertise in flow diagrams, alterations, constraints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), layout, install, and commissioning and start-up. Process Engineers enable operational efficiencies for the food and beverage process plants of our clients. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Develop process design basis and select unit operations.
• Develop operation specifications.
• Coordinate with other project disciplines (engineers, designers, architects, etc.)
• Prepare process flow and piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Create process flow diagrams.
• Prepare mass and energy balances
• Size and specifyprocess and process utility equipment
• Equipment procurement and bid evaluation.
• Assist project management with the development of project scope, budget, and schedule for all process related work
• Help tocoordinate the schedules and work of contractors for process equipment installation.
• Work with clients, vendors, and suppliers to develop cost estimates and proposals.
• Provide client assumptions on supply recommendations.
• Develop process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs)
• Oversee process and utility equipment installations
• Provide onsite construction start-up and commissioning support.
• Researchprocess engineering best practices
• Support talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills and Experience

• Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Familiaritywith process flow diagrams and P&IDs is a plus.
• Interest in food safety and sanitary designprinciplesand a desire learn about various food and beverage industry standards, practices, and regulations.
• Experience with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Past processexperience infood and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus.
• Have a motivated and results orientated attitude.
• GPA: 3.0 or above
• Must meet Travel Requirement - On-site construction project coordination and management with travel requirements between 30-50%of the year

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

• Up to 50% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Travel Required

Yes . Some travel to client job site Equal Opportunity Employer

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