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Process Engineer - Summer Internship

CompanyJedson Engineering Inc
LocationReston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will join a dynamic engineering team to execute client projects by performing process designs within their area of expertise, which involves researching and analyzing data to make sound design decisions. This role requires applying theory practically to determine design feasibility, identifying potential process upsets, and incorporating appropriate remediation using commercially available technology.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$22 - $24
Company Size
482
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Jedson Engineering is a privately owned, integrated engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) company that delivers projects that improve profitability. We partner with our clients to advance innovation into tomorrow. Through continuous improvement, we are always learning, trying, and searching for the best way. We believe in breakthroughs that drive the edge of innovation, doing great work, and in the power of partnership. At Jedson Engineering, we hire the best in the industry and empower them with the latest tools and technology to provide the best solution for our clients. We encourage a professional, enjoyable, and enriching environment that allows our employees to thrive. We actively seek forward-thinking, energetic individuals to join our integrated engineering firm. Our company consists of experienced professionals and new graduates. We also encourage and actively support promising college students engaged in our co-operative education programs to help further their education in a real-world environment and prepare a solid foundation on which to build their future careers. The entrepreneurial spirit of our company is evident in our day-to-day operations and enables talented people to take ownership of their own career paths and promotes individual creativity in a supportive team environment. Each person is valued in our company and empowered to provide our clients with high-quality, innovative solutions.
About the Role

WHO WE ARE: 
 
 Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, consumer products, power, heavy industrial, and food & beverage markets. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business! 
 
 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:   
 

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our team in our Reston, VA office for a Summer Internship.  Ideally this will start beginning of May, and conclude at the beginning of August.   


In this position, you’ll join a dynamic engineering team in the execution of client projects. This person will execute process designs within their area of specialty or expertise that includes the research and analysis of data to make sound design decisions aligned with company, client, and project objectives. You’ll be expected to apply theory in a practical context to determine feasibility of design, identify potential process upsets and malfunctions incorporating appropriate remediations, and apply commercially available technology for process execution. Perhaps most importantly, we place a high value on professional ethics, both in the application of codes and standards and in your interactions with our clients.

YOUR IDEAL BACKGROUND:

The successful candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be excited by opportunities to add value to our clients with Jedson’s engineering expertise. Strong communication skills, collaboration and courage to challenge the status quo are cornerstones of the Jedson Edge.  

•    Progress on a B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. 

•    Experience in one or more of the following industries: Pulp & Paper, Chemicals, Food and/or Beverage, preferred.

•    Experience in leading or executing process designs in the form of engineering calculations documented on PFD’s, P&ID’s, general arrangement drawings, specifications, design basis, and associated lists.

•    Great customer relationship skills/management experience.


Key Skills
Process DesignData AnalysisEngineering CalculationsPFDsP&IDsSpecificationsDesign BasisCommunicationCollaborationEthicsCodes and StandardsCustomer Relationship Management
Categories
EngineeringConsultingManufacturing