About the role#
Aquatech is looking for a full-time Applications Engineering Intern to join our team in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, for the summer of 2027. You will work directly with an experienced Applications Engineer to gain hands-on experience in the water treatment industry. This is a temporary, 40-hour-per-week position based on-site.
What you'll do#
- Support the preparation of water treatment proposals.
- Review Requests for Proposal (RFP).
- Perform process calculations, including heat and mass balance.
- Size water treatment processes and equipment.
- Review Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), and equipment layout drawings.
- Follow up on vendor quotations for major equipment and commodity items.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two years of undergraduate coursework in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with water purification processes, such as membrane separation and chemical softening, is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
- Term: Summer 2027 (maximum duration of 90 days).
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
About Aquatech
Aquatech provides water treatment and mineral processing services to companies globally. The firm specializes in desalination, water reuse, and lithium refining. Founded in 1981, it operates from its headquarters in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The company maintains a presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, India, and China, employing over 1,300 people.
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