Project Engineering Intern

Liberation Labs • Richmond, IN

65d • $25 - $28

About The Position

This is a paid internship from either May to August 2026 or May to December 2026. This position is 100% on-site and is based in Richmond, Indiana. Occasional travel is required; candidates must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Work schedule: Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. Rate of pay: $25 - $28 / hour.

Requirements

• Working towards a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as: chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering.
• Previous relevant work experience is required.
• Interest in fermentation and biochemistry on an industrial scale.
• Candidate must be comfortable working on a construction site around heavy machinery (i.e. cranes and forklifts).
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of basic phases of construction projects.
• Knowledge of mathematics functions (geometry, basic algebra).
• Strong computer skills
• MS Office, highly proficient in Excel
• AutoCAD experience (i.e. P&ID development)
• AutoCAD viewing software like Navisworks, etc.
• Ability to perform all work in a timely, and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with employees, subcontractors, and other third parties.
• Ability to present information in a clear and organized manner in both written and verbal form.
• Self-starter, highly inquisitive and detail oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Self-driven, collaborative, and results-oriented.
• Responsible for delivering on your assigned work, contributing to the team where needed with minimal supervision.
• Resilient, able to handle ambiguity, and enjoys the challenges and rewards of working for a start-up.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, commissioning and start-up of equipment
• Perform construction site and installed equipment quality checks
• Track installation and commissioning progress completion by working with contractors and verifying progress (mechanically, electrically, piping, etc.)
• Gather and organize equipment and project data to enable a safe and successful start-up (i.e. equipment list data, spare parts, etc.)
• Connect with vendors and contractors to gather necessary equipment information
• Utilize AutoCAD and Navisworks to compare field measurements to model. Build and modify P&IDs.
• Prepare slide decks and presentations as needed
• Support the development of high-quality construction and startup reports/updates
• Attend meetings, take notes, and track action items.
• Assist with Capital Project documentation.
• Work with engineering team and vendors to ensure compliance with government and engineering standards.
• Continuously demonstrate a sense of ownership over assigned tasks to deliver top-quality and time-bound results.
• Learn about the process and facility design that the construction is based on.
• Complete other duties as required

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Opportunity to work closely with project engineering team and equipment vendors
• Experience in a start-up environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree