Process Engineering Intern - Energy & Resources (Summer 2026)

Stantec•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success. As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there’s no end to the scope and significance of your work — and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Whether designing new EV charging or CNG delivery systems, a transformational cross-country pipeline, optimizing facilities, verifying the safety and reliability of an asset, or in the field overseeing construction projects, you’ll be joining a team of recognized industry experts on work that’s critical to our clients and our communities. The Energy industry is changing — and we’re helping clients stay ahead of the change. Join a team that’s working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world. We are currently seeking a Process Engineer Inter to join our Process and Mechanical group in the Bakersfield, California office. Process Engineering Intern will work with close guidance and supervision to execute tasks and support senior process engineers, designers and drafters on related tasks and projects. A Process Engineer Inter will perform a variety of tasks which may include prov ide support for design, specification, and calculations.

Requirements

Enrollment in an engineering discipline: i.e. Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Strong technical proficiency.
Sound interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proven initiative, flexibility, and adaptability.
Working knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, Word, Power point, etc.)
Strong desire to learn and work in a team environment.
The Engineering Intern should have a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering student focus with a minimum completion of 2nd year of an undergraduate engineering degree program.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in the renewal energy industry will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
Prepares and revises first draft of documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
Assists with the development of technical equipment specifications required for a project.
Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
Perform basic calculations using standard company and manufacturer software.
Work as a contributing team member within a multi-discipline team to ensure compatibility with design intent.
Understand and work within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
Become familiar with codes and standards (both legislated and customer-specific).
Become familiar with design basis memorandum (DBM)
Become familiar with Process Simulation through commercial software (Hysys, ProMax, etc)
Prepare draft PFD (Process flow Diagrams).
Prepare draft P&ID's (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
Become familiar with calculations to specify equipment, i.e., Pumps, Compressors, Separators, scrubbers, Heat Exchangers, tanks, etc.
Perform initial Hydraulic Calculations, through commercial software (AFT Fathom, PipeFlo, etc).