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Chemical Engineering Internship (Summer/Fall 2027)

CompanyHydrite
LocationTerre Haute
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will provide technical analysis for engineering projects and assist in the implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities. They will also support plant operations through troubleshooting, process optimization, and the development of standard operating procedures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
816
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
15 hours
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About The Company
At Hydrite we are family driven, financially strong, and looking for problem solvers to join our growing team. 🧪 What we do: Hydrite is one of the largest independent providers of chemicals and related services in the United States. In other words: we make and supply chemistries that make your food and beverages safer and more flavorful, your water cleaner, your manufacturing line more efficient, and your crops healthier. 🏆 How Hydrite stands out: -34th Annual Winner of the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year -Seven-time winner of the Top Workplaces Award -Gold designation as a Well Workplace award recipient from WELCOA -No. 10 on the 12th Annual ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors List -Ranked on the Deloitte Wisconsin 75 list 17 times -Record-breaking safety performance -Privately-held, family-owned company for 95+ years 💬 What employees say about Hydrite: “The owners truly care about the employees and their families, despite significant growth. This type of environment is becoming more rare. I feel blessed to be part of the success of the organization.” “Strong family values and great benefits.” “Everyone cares about everyone else, from the lowest to highest positions in the company.” 🤝 How Hydrite gives back: Hydrite has a long history of supporting the communities in which we operate through charitable giving. Our culture fosters and facilitates community engagement by our people in both their personal and professional capacities. This includes our Hydrite Helps community engagement program, which has driven thousands of volunteer time and major financial support to local nonprofits in the areas of children’s needs & development, education, environment, and local needs. More on how we give back: https://www.hydrite.com/Community-Giving.htm We’d love to have you join the team! Learn more about working for Hydrite: https://www.hydrite.com/careers.htm
About the Role

WHO WE ARE

          We are a company where people matter. 

          We are family driven. 

          We are financially strong.

          And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

BENEFITS

  • Competitive pay
  • Professional development workshops & training
  • In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
  • Hands-on project experience with real business impact
  • Paid volunteer time 
  • Company-sponsored events and activities
  • Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

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Engineering Internship Summer/Fall 2027

The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external. This role will run from June 2027- December 2027, with flexibility to work 15 hours minimum per week on site during the fall/winter quarters.

As Engineering Intern, primary responsibilities include:

  • Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
  • Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
  • Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with current operational practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Support plant operations by assisting in troubleshooting, process optimization, and documentation of system workflows.
  • Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
  • Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
  • Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
  • Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

  • This position reports to the Plant Manager. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

  • Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required.  Preferably – Mechanical or Chemical.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)
  • Good presentation skills preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.  (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

  • Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
  • Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.

 

 

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Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers

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Key Skills
Technical analysisCapital projectsMaintenance activitiesStandard operating proceduresTroubleshootingProcess optimizationDocumentationWaste reductionCycle-time reductionScale-upEnergy reductionSustainabilityMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAutocadMicrosoft Project
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingEnergyEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Competitive payProfessional development workshopsTrainingIn-person networking opportunitiesHands-on project experiencePaid volunteer timeCompany-sponsored eventsPotential for full-time opportunities