Process Engineer Intern, Summer 2027
About The Position
Parsons is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer Intern to support the Process Engineering team. The intern will work with a degreed and/or professionally licensed senior process engineer and will be paired with a mentor in the same discipline. The role includes participation in the Parsons Early Talent Program, where interns interact with people from other disciplines and senior management. Under the direction of a degreed and licensed chemical engineer, the intern will gain experience with chemical process engineering support assignments and the engineering design lifecycle. Work may include applying chemical engineering principles to assist with developing or troubleshooting process systems and equipment, and preparing engineering notes and sketches. Potential deliverables include Basis of Design documents, Process Flow Diagrams, mass and energy balance calculations, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, datasheets, equipment selections and sizing, and equipment specifications. The intern may also participate in Preliminary or Process Hazard Analyses. Assignments are intended to build practical knowledge of chemical process systems and equipment and their relationships with other engineering disciplines, including mechanical, instrumentation and controls, piping, civil, structural, architecture, fire protection, and environmental. This position is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team, which serves US government customers in defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental areas.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university.
- Have completed at least two years of chemical engineering studies.
Nice To Haves
- Motivation and desire to work closely with a senior process engineer.
- Desire to potentially join Parsons’ Process Engineering team and grow with Parsons after graduation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing or troubleshooting chemical process systems and equipment using chemical engineering principles.
- Prepare engineering notes and sketches.
- Develop process engineering documents and drawings, potentially including Basis of Design documents, Process Flow Diagrams, mass and energy balance calculations, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, datasheets, equipment selections and sizing, and equipment specifications.
- Potentially participate in developing Preliminary or Process Hazard Analyses.
- Learn about the engineering design lifecycle and the relationships between chemical process systems and other engineering disciplines.
- Participate in the Parsons Early Talent Program and work with a same-discipline mentor.
Benefits
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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