About the role#
The Life Sciences team at GBA is seeking a student for a summer internship in Broomfield, Colorado. You will work alongside experienced personnel on process, utility, equipment, and construction projects for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing facilities, research labs, and clean rooms.
What you'll do#
- Perform mass and energy balances, along with heating, cooling, and flow calculations.
- Research and assist in the development of equipment and instrumentation specifications.
- Interact with vendors to specify, select, and develop procurement details for equipment.
- Draft User Requirement Specifications and equipment spec sheets.
- Create draft Flow Diagrams and P&ID’s.
- Observe construction projects to ensure designs are met.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
- Completion of at least 3 years of collegiate education.
- Interest in working within a collaborative team environment.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
- Previous internship experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Broomfield, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $24.00 - $26.50 per hour.
- Employment Type: Full-time paid internship.
About GBA
GBA is a design services company founded in 1969. Based in Lenexa, Kansas, the firm provides architectural, engineering, and construction services to clients across the United States. It operates alongside several affiliate companies to support projects in sectors like transportation, water environment, and life sciences. The company employs between 201 and 500 people.
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