Summer Chemical Engineering Intern - Field & Process Design

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative invites applications for a Summer Student Intern - Chemical Engineering at the Dakota Gasification Company in Beulah, ND. The internship runs May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027 and supports Section Engineers and Compliance Program Supervisor with design reviews, field data, and process monitoring.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering tasks, safety, and data collection, with typical duties including P&ID verification, field readings, and design support under

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a full‑time student in a four‑year Chemical Engineering (ABET accredited) program with Sophomore year completed, or recent graduate.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Transcript required at time of application.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist with verifying that P&ID’s are complete and accurate.
• Take field readings and measurements for data collection.
• Utilize software to verify designs or develop new designs.
• Perform technical investigations for equipment under supervision.
• Develop and issue process engineering design packages under supervision.
• Assist with other functions such as DGC Family Night.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Data entry

Teamwork

Initiative

Confidentiality

Hands-on Aptitude

Safety compliance

Education

Chemical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

MS Office tools

Job description

Basin Electric Power Cooperative invites applications for a Summer Student Intern - Chemical Engineering at the Dakota Gasification Company in Beulah, ND. The internship runs May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027 and supports Section Engineers and Compliance Program Supervisor with design reviews, field data, and process monitoring.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering tasks, safety, and data collection, with typical duties including P&ID verification, field readings, and design support under