What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Engineering Intern position at Culligan Opportunities?
The Chemical Engineering Intern helps support water treatment projects for industrial and data center customers. This role offers hands-on learning with real projects, exposure to modern technologies and software tools, and the opportunity to grow technical and communication skills in a team environment. It’s a great fit for students who are curious, motivated, and interested in a future customer-facing engineering role. This intern will work with experienced engineers to learn how systems are designed, documented, and delivered.
Key Position Responsibilities:
- Learn and support engineering basics by helping with simple calculations, equipment sizing, and understanding how water treatment systems work.
- Create and update drawings and documents such as flow diagrams, layouts, and parts lists with guidance from the engineering team.
- Assist with proposals and projects by helping gather information, review customer requirements, and support cost and sizing worksheets.
- Gain hands-on experience by working with engineers, using internal tools (including AI tools), and participating in site visits, testing, or equipment startups when possible.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Currently studying engineering or a related technical field, such as chemical, civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering (or similar).
- Interested in learning engineering tools and fundamentals, including basic calculations, drawings, and software; prior experience with CAD, modeling, or coding tools is a plus but not required.
- Motivated, curious, and reliable, with good communication skills, a team-first attitude, and willingness to travel occasionally for site visits or training.
- Willingness to learn how systems work and ask good questions.
- Ability to think through basic problems and look for practical solutions.
- Works well with others, follows through on tasks, and meets deadlines.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position:
Customer Focus Resourcefulness Passion
Planning/Organization Team Player Communication (written & oral)
Integrity Adaptability Accountability
Compensation & Benefits
• Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour (non-exempt, hourly position).
• Benefits: This position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits.
Salary : $18