Project Engineer Intern, Summer

Location Pasadena, TX

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd.

Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Founded in 1926, Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly.

Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Be part of a historic milestone as we celebrate our 100th anniversary in 2026! Our centennial year will be filled with local and global events, storytelling campaigns, and sustainability initiatives that reflect Kuraray's legacy and future vision. Interns are encouraged to participate in commemorative projects and anniversary events while experiencing firsthand what it means to be part of a company with a century-long commitment to innovation, safety, and community impact.

The Project Engineer Intern will implement engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements. Develop project scopes, budget estimates, equipment specifications, and documentation. Assist Project Engineers with ongoing capital projects. Supervise jobs in the field to ensure safe, efficient, and quality work.

• Help develop scopes of work, cost estimates, bid packages, and schedules.
• Support small capital projects from feasibility studies through field implementation.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors, and attend meetings, site visits, and progress reviews.

• Collect field data and measurements to support design and construction.
• Perform engineering calculations, including pressure drop, pipe and pump sizing, and heat and material balances.
• Help prepare MOC documents, construction packages, and as-built drawings.

• Track costs, schedules, milestones, risks, and issues.
• Prepare meeting minutes, action-item logs, presentations, and monthly reports.

• Participate in PHAs, PSSRs, MOC reviews, and other safety activities.
• Work with Engineering, Process Safety, Production, and Maintenance to resolve project issues.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Completed at least two years of college education before beginning internship
• Strong academic performance minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and extracurricular achievement
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate and gather input from various sources
• Ability…