Chemical Engineer Intern - Summer

Safety-Kleen Systems
, a Clean Harbors company in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Chemical Engineering Intern to provide technical support for plant operations, equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and small capital projects. This position will lead and coordinate projects from initial scope through completion in accordance with Clean Harbors engineering standards. The role will also be responsible for maintaining and improving the mechanical integrity of plant equipment and providing hands‑on technical support for equipment troubleshooting, failure analysis, and corrective actions.

This internship is an in‑person opportunity based at our East Chicago, IN facility and is not eligible for remote work. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to our industry, and develop practical skills that support their academic and early career goals.

for our Summer 2027 Internship Program are May 17th or May 24th of 2027. Internships will run through the summer and end in August.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.

Our internship program is designed to provide:

• Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;
• Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;
• Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors' operations;
• Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Coordinate with operations to create and update CAD drawings and P&IDs for the Mechanical Integrity program
• Provide technical services for the development of process instructions
• Coordinate with internal technical groups to identify and implement best practices
• Design or redesign piping, develop prototypes and produce the associated technical documents
• Support continuous improvement programs through existing processes
• Attend daily 8:15am meetings and monthly program meetings
• Work alongside experienced engineers on various facility projects
• Other duties as assigned

• Current enrollment as a Junior or Senior in an accredited Bachelor's Degree program in Chemical Engineering
• Coursework in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, process design, and thermodynamics
• Experience with chemical process flow diagrams and process simulation software preferred
• Experience with CAD type software required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)
• Must be able to quickly grasp an understanding of equipment used at the site, including process instrumentation, piping, valves, pumps, and materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and curiosity to learn
• Ability to work in both office and field environments
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, work at heights, climb ladders, stoop, bend, stand for long periods and be exposed to various weather conditions
• Valid Driver's License required
• Must live within commutable distance of East Chicago, IN

As a Clean Harbors intern, you will gain hands‑on experience working alongside field teams and operational leaders who support environmental and industrial services across North America. Your day may include time at a facility or project site, participating in…