Process Engineering Intern - Energy & Resources (Summer 2026) at Stantec

Bakersfield, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process Engineering, Design Documentation, Technical Specifications, Calculations, Project Coordination, Team Collaboration, Quality Control, Codes and Standards, Process Simulation, Process Flow Diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Hydraulic Calculations, Sketching, Modeling, Diagrams, Visual Formats

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success. As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there’s no end to the scope and significance of your work — and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Whether designing new EV charging or CNG delivery systems, a transformational cross-country pipeline, optimizing facilities, verifying the safety and reliability of an asset, or in the field overseeing construction projects, you’ll be joining a team of recognized industry experts on work that’s critical to our clients and our communities. The Energy industry is changing — and we’re helping clients stay ahead of the change. Join a team that’s working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world. Your Opportunity We are currently seeking a Process Engineer Inter to join our Process and Mechanical group in the Bakersfield, California office. Process Engineering Intern will work with close guidance and supervision to execute tasks and support senior process engineers, designers and drafters on related tasks and projects. A Process Engineer Inter will perform a variety of tasks which may include prov ide support for design, specification, and calculations. Your Key Responsibilities Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements. Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats. Prepares and revises first draft of documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details. Assists with the development of technical equipment specifications required for a project. Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants. Perform basic calculations using standard company and manufacturer software. Work as a contributing team member within a multi-discipline team to ensure compatibility with design intent. Understand and work within Stantec's quality control guidelines. Become familiar with codes and standards (both legislated and customer-specific). Become familiar with design basis memorandum (DBM) Become familiar with Process Simulation through commercial software (Hysys, ProMax, etc) Prepare draft PFD (Process flow Diagrams). Prepare draft P&ID's (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) Become familiar with calculations to specify equipment, i.e., Pumps, Compressors, Separators, scrubbers, Heat Exchangers, tanks, etc. Perform initial Hydraulic Calculations, through commercial software (AFT Fathom, PipeFlo, etc). Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Responsibilities

The Process Engineering Intern will support the project team in developing design documentation, plans, and reports. They will assist in creating sketches, electronic models, and technical specifications while collaborating with senior engineers and team members.