Internship – Process Engineer (Hybrid)
About The Position
Barr is seeking a process engineering intern to join our team for the summer of 2027. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design business unit, working with multidisciplinary project teams and providing mineral and chemical process engineering design and calculations and related technical/engineering support for a variety of applications. Projects will entail working with base and precious metals, industrial minerals and evaporites, coal, and chemicals and fuels. A successful person in this role is motivated and emphasizes client service by providing quality deliverables. They enjoy working independently and as part of a team, using their expertise and technical skills to add to each project. They are flexible in working with their project teams and are willing to occasionally modify schedules to meet project deadlines and/or client needs. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, including scheduling, prioritizing, and follow-up, are key to success. Additionally, this role requires the ability to effectively present technical information to diverse audiences.
Requirements
- Ongoing enrollment in a chemical, metallurgy, minerals processing, or materials science engineering degree program.
- Must have a minimum of one full-time semester of undergraduate or graduate coursework remaining after the internship.
- Must have taken at least two semesters of physics and three semesters of mathematics.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF editing software.
- Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
- Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs.
- Ability to work in locations that have rough terrain typical of construction sites with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities.
- Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.2/4.0.
- Experience with Aspen or ChemCAD.
Responsibilities
- Conducts process design and analysis, detailed process mass and energy balance modeling, and laboratory and pilot plant testing.
- Develops process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
- Develops technical reports and equipment specifications.
- Estimates capital and operating costs.
- Sizes process piping and equipment.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients.
- Effectively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships.
Benefits
- Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
- Profit distribution through annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
- Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff
- Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked)
- Paid family leave
- Ergonomic analysis and equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment allowance
- Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
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Career Level
Intern
