Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Process Engineering Intern

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

We’re looking for a Process Engineering Intern in Cincinnati, Ohio to join our Life Sciences team in Summer 2026 who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on state of the art projects, implementing, modifying and maintaining process designs, while assisting with the development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). You’ll have the opportunity to model and simulate complex processes, ensuring proper sequencing for unit operations, as well as develop process specifications. We’ll rely on you to direct activities ensuring that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications, recognized codes and standards, and customer requirements – so we can make impacts on the world, big and small, global and local.

You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. Under the guidance of professional engineers, architects, and other senior technical staff you will establish process design basis, develop process options and optimizations of selected design, and calculate and organize data for process flow sheets. You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Current enrollment in a degree seeking program in Chemical Engineering or closely related field

This role is not eligible to candidates who require sponsorship

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Previous internship experience
• Working knowledge of ASPEN-HYSYS, PipeFlo (Professional and Compressible), AFT Fathom, HTRI, WinGems, and SmartPlant preferred
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or on track to obtain

The base salary range for this position is $47,300.00 to $56,700.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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