Summer Chemical Engineering Intern: Field Data & Design

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Beulah (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative seeks a Student Intern - Chemical Engineering for the Dakota Gasification Company in Beulah, ND. This summer position (May 17, 2027–Aug 20, 2027) supports engineers, reviews QA/QC requirements, and monitors process conditions for regulatory compliance.

The role requires 18+, full-time chemical engineering student (ABET), GPA 2.5+, and valid driver’s license. Transcript must be attached to provide evaluation and safety compliance experience.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be enrolled as a full‑time four‑year Chemical Engineering student (EAC/ABET accredited) with Sophomore year completed, or recent graduate (within 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Transcript required at time of application; missing transcript will disqualify.

Responsibilities

• Assist in verifying P&ID completeness and accuracy.
• Take field readings/measurements for data collection to support design changes or monitoring.
• Use software to verify or develop designs.
• Investigate equipment like valves, instruments, heat exchangers, relief devices, pumps under supervision.
• Develop and issue process engineering design packages under supervision.
• Assist with other company duties such as events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Research

Analytical thinking

Organization

Data entry

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Education

Be enrolled as a full‑time Chemical Engineering student (ABET accredited)

Job description

Basin Electric Power Cooperative seeks a Student Intern - Chemical Engineering for the Dakota Gasification Company in Beulah, ND. This summer position (May 17, 2027–Aug 20, 2027) supports engineers, reviews QA/QC requirements, and monitors process conditions for regulatory compliance.

The role requires 18+, full-time chemical engineering student (ABET), GPA 2.5+, and valid driver’s license. Transcript must be attached to provide evaluation and safety compliance experience.