About the role#
As an intern with the Industrial Facilities Engineering and Design team, you will work within our Process Engineering group. This role offers hands-on experience where you will work alongside experienced engineers to support real industrial projects. You will gain technical skills and see how engineering concepts apply to professional challenges.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the planning, design, and evaluation of process systems for industrial projects.
- Support process calculations, equipment selection, and various engineering studies.
- Prepare technical documentation and design deliverables.
- Participate in site visits to see projects in action.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions focused on efficiency, safety, reliability, and sustainability.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Coursework or experience with thermodynamics, mass transfer, and chemical reaction kinetics.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with process modeling tools like Aspen or ChemCAD is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- The position is based on-site in either Lincoln, Nebraska, or Omaha, Nebraska.
- We offer a rolling term for this role.
About Olsson
Olsson is an engineering firm founded in 1956. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, the company provides professional services in fields such as transportation, water, energy, and civil engineering. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The firm focuses on infrastructure projects for government, federal, and private clients.
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