Process Engineer Intern - Drinking Water

Black & Veatch Family of CompaniesBlack & Veatch Family of CompaniesIrvine, California, United States | Los Angeles County, California, United States | Tampa, Florida, United States | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Cary, North Carolina, United States
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Posted

9/16/2026

Employment

Intern

Range

$19 - $42/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will support engineering analyses, report production, and design tasks for drinking water treatment systems. Responsibilities include performing basic calculations, assisting with equipment selection, and organizing project data.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Chemical or Mechanical Engineering program. No prior experience is required, though coursework in water treatment, chemistry, or hydraulics is preferred.

Key skills

Water treatmentEngineering analysisReport productionCalculationsEquipment selectionProject schedulingData organizationData evaluationP&IDPFDWater chemistryHydraulicsProblem solvingWritten communicationsLearning on the fly

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Industry

Construction

Employees

833

Type

Privately Held

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Overland Contracting Inc., (OCI) is a Black & Veatch Company (BV) that provides construction services in the open/merit shop arena. OCI is tailored to fit our client's needs, options are available through direct hire or subcontract strategies utilizing open shop labor in support of EPC projects as well as construction-only work for the telecom, energy and water markets across the country. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Disabled/Veterans/Females.

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Job categories

EngineeringEnvironmental & SustainabilityEnergyConstruction

Description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.   As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.     Company : Black & Veatch Corporation   Req Id : 117150  Opportunity Type : College Intern  Relocation eligible : Yes  Full time/Part time : Full-Time   Project Only Hire : No  Visa Sponsorship Available: No    Why Black & Veatch?   At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.   We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.   You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.   Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.   With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.  Job Summary As a Summer Intern at Black & Veatch, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse, impactful projects that support our clients’ goals while fostering your professional growth and advancing the success of Black & Veatch.   Potential Office Locations: Kansas City  Tampa  Los Angeles Irvine Cary, NC   Join our team as a Process Engineer Intern supporting our Drinking Water treatment systems.  Key Responsibilities Possesses knowledge of conventional water treatment and is familiar with some of the processes such as advanced treatment, drinking water treatment, treatment facility, reverse osmosis, microfiltration, disinfection, oxidation, pilot testing, bench testing, PFAS, clarifiers, DBPs, taste and odor (T&O), ozone, ultraviolet (UV), advanced oxidation (AOP)  Perform variety of tasks to support engineering analyses, report production, and designs Prepare basic calculations  Assist in basic equipment selection Schedule project deliverables Collect, organize, and evaluate data Preferred Qualifications Prior internship experience in water/drinking water preferred. Water treatment engineering / design, Wastewater treatment engineering/design, chemical/physical principles, water chemistry and hydraulics courses preferred. Experience in P&ID/PFD preferred.  Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Intellectual Horsepower, Written Communications, Drive For Results, Informing, Listening, and Dealing with Ambiguity  Minimum Qualifications No experience required. Current enrollment in ABET accredited university in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering program. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.Work Environment/Physical Demands This intern position is expected to be in the office on a full-time basis.Salary Plan ENG: EngineeringJob Grade 097Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.   Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.   Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.   To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.   A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.   We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.   By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.   BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.   Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.   In accordance with local law, the following Hourly compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $19.41 - $41.95

Requirements

  • Water treatment
  • Engineering analysis
  • Report production
  • Calculations
  • Equipment selection
  • Project scheduling
  • Data organization
  • Data evaluation
  • P&ID
  • PFD
  • Water chemistry
  • Hydraulics
  • Problem solving
  • Written communications
  • Learning on the fly

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick time
  • Dependent sick time
  • 401k plan
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vendor discounts
  • Employment referral program
  • AD&D insurance
  • Pre-taxed accounts
  • Voluntary legal plan
  • Credit union
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Stock ownership

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