2027 Summer Internship - Project Engineering (PEARL) - AIC
About The Position
Aquatech is a global leader in water treatment and critical minerals processing technology. The company's 45-year history in process technology has allowed the company to master refining of lithium for various Li-ion battery chemistries. With its recent acquisition of Li-Pro, a commercially proven direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, Aquatech has developed the PEARL platform (Purification, Extraction, and Refining of Lithium), a full flowsheet solution for lithium extraction from brine to battery-grade quality. Aquatech is working to commercialize the PEARL platform. Currently, Aquatech has an immediate need for a PEARL Project Development – Engineering Intern in our Canonsburg, PA office. The PEARL Project Engineering Intern will report to the PEARL Team Leader and will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered a Non-Exempt employee.
Requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and creatively within ambiguous circumstances to achieve objectives
- Completion of at least two years of undergraduate coursework in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge with Gantt Chart Development and tools such as Adobe, Bluebeam, or Figma is a plus, but not required
- Prior project management experience is a plus, but not required
- Familiarity with water purification processes (e.g., membrane separation, chemical softening) and laboratory processes preferred
- Coursework related to project management preferred
Responsibilities
- Learn ISO-9000 project management protocols and support PEARL team with upcoming lithium projects
- Review and understand customer technical specifications
- Read and understand specification sheets (pumps, tanks, pressure vessels, piping, valves, instruments)
- Understand ISO-9000 compliance with applicable codes, standards, and industry practices
- Assist in preparing the proposal documents/project documents
- Facilitate timely engineering reviews of vendor quotations
- Participate in periodic vendor visits to monitor progress
- Create and maintain Project Master Document Lists
- Coordinate collection of inputs for 3D models and assist with resolution of issue tags
- Track and follow up on project action items to ensure timely closure
- Attend internal and customer meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes
- Create and distribute monthly PEARL team updates
- Provide project status, control, and progress reporting support
- Learn and work in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 as required by the project
Benefits
- invaluable skills in the water treatment and lithium processing industries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
