What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineering Intern - Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 position at Salas O'Brien?
Process Engineering Intern
Business Title: Process Engineering Intern
Position Description
Function
The Process Engineering Intern will provide support to our team of industry experts in our Dublin, OH office. The purpose of this position is to participate in the development of engineering projects. The Engineering Co-op or Intern will assist engineers and senior engineers on project tasks. These tasks will include any task the project engineers would need to do themselves.
This is a full-time position based out of Dublin, OH. This will be an in-person position. Travel requirements could be up to 20% of position time.
Core Responsibilities
The Engineering Co-op/intern Will Assist Project Engineers On The Development Of Engineering Deliverables Such As Drawings, Equipment Specifications, Engineering Calculations, And Any Other Task Necessary For The Project Engineers To Complete Their Work. Areas Of Development That Will Be Expected From The Co-op/intern Include But Not Limited To
Salas O’Brien employs the Right Person, Right Seat mentality. This means we want someone who is willing and able to work with our team! Necessary people-skills include:
Salas O’Brien requires that all its employees take workplace safety as a highest personal commitment. Workplaces are to be kept free of hazards (tripping, burn, shock etc.). While at a client’s facility, all clients’ safety rules are to be observed without exception. When required, safety glasses, hard hats, ear protection, breathing protection and protective clothing will be worn, and safe work rules will always be strictly observed.
Business Title: Process Engineering Intern
Position Description
Function
The Process Engineering Intern will provide support to our team of industry experts in our Dublin, OH office. The purpose of this position is to participate in the development of engineering projects. The Engineering Co-op or Intern will assist engineers and senior engineers on project tasks. These tasks will include any task the project engineers would need to do themselves.
This is a full-time position based out of Dublin, OH. This will be an in-person position. Travel requirements could be up to 20% of position time.
Core Responsibilities
The Engineering Co-op/intern Will Assist Project Engineers On The Development Of Engineering Deliverables Such As Drawings, Equipment Specifications, Engineering Calculations, And Any Other Task Necessary For The Project Engineers To Complete Their Work. Areas Of Development That Will Be Expected From The Co-op/intern Include But Not Limited To
- Learn to visualize engineering systems from paper to real life.
- Perform effectively as a member of an engineering team
- Learn project organization
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineering professionals to achieve project objectives.
- Travel to client sites for meetings, gathering field data, and supporting installation when needed.
- Learn and assist with the development of engineering design packages including.
- Process flow diagrams (PFD’s)
- Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s)
- Equipment Layouts
- Piping plans
- 3D Models
- Equipment lists and specifications for vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, control valves, and other process equipment.
- Process instrumentation.
- Hydraulic calculations, modeling, and analysis.
- You must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- A functional understanding of Microsoft Office.
- Ability and willingness to abide by Salas O’Brien Code of Conduct and Salas O’Brien or Client safety programs.
- Ability to travel to client sites when needed, both local and across the country
- Preferred experience:
- Previous engineering internship / co-op experience (field or office).
- A working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Salas O’Brien employs the Right Person, Right Seat mentality. This means we want someone who is willing and able to work with our team! Necessary people-skills include:
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Good attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Desire to learn and grow, self-motivated for success.
- Good time management and organizational skills
Salas O’Brien requires that all its employees take workplace safety as a highest personal commitment. Workplaces are to be kept free of hazards (tripping, burn, shock etc.). While at a client’s facility, all clients’ safety rules are to be observed without exception. When required, safety glasses, hard hats, ear protection, breathing protection and protective clothing will be worn, and safe work rules will always be strictly observed.