Chemical Engineer - Intern

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company in Sanford, NC is seeking a Chemical Engineering Intern to spearhead our Mechanical Integrity Documents Program. This role is 75% drafting through AutoCAD and 25% in the field examining pipes, processes, schematics, and designing or re-designing diagrams to ensure all documents are up to date and accurate. This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real-life engineering projects in an industrial environment.

Schedule: June-August 2026 Some flexibility in schedule

Wage: $25-30hr

Housing: Not provided

• Coordinate with operations to create and update CAD drawings and P&IDs for the Mechanical Integrity program

• Provide technical services for the development of process instructions

• Coordinate with internal technical groups to identify and implement best practices

• Design or redesign piping, develop prototypes and produce the associated technical documents

• Support continuous improvement programs through existing processes

• Attend daily 9:00am meetings and monthly program meetings

• Work alongside experienced engineers on various facility projects

• Other duties as assigned

• Current enrollment as a Junior or Senior in an accredited Bachelor's Degree program in Chemical Engineering

• Coursework in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, process design, and thermodynamics

• Experience with chemical process flow diagrams and process simulation software preferred

• Experience with CAD type software required

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

• Must be able to quickly grasp an understanding of equipment used at the site, including process instrumentation, piping, valves, pumps, and materials

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization

• Strong problem-solving abilities and curiosity to learn

• Ability to work in both office and field environments

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, work at heights, climb ladders, stoop, bend, stand for long periods and be exposed to various weather conditions

• Valid Driver's License required

• Must live within commutable distance of East Chicago, IN

Noble Oil Services, Inc. an environmental services company specializing in the collection and re-refining of used motor oil to generate vacuum gas oil (VGO). Noble Oil is part of the Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions business.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE . MAKE GREEN WORK.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact eci@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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