Process Engineer Intern

Merrick & Company is seeking a college Process/Chemical Engineering student for a paid summer internship for Summer 2027 at our Greenwood Village, Colorado office with our Nuclear Services and Technology group.

Merrick’s Summer Internship Program offers meaningful, hands-on experience for students. Designed as a shorter-term, exploratory experience, internships allow students to apply what they’re learning in school while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day-to-day life at an employee-owned company.

The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2027. 

The intern will gain technical experience in the field of Process/Chemical engineering by working on actual projects for our clients and have an opportunity to work on a variety of process engineering items including P&ID drawings, piping design, process simulation and engineering calculations.

This internship is with our Nuclear Services and Technology business unit who specializes in equipment and utility design at nuclear facilities in the nuclear energy, radioisotope, research, and government laboratory markets.

The intern will collaborate with other disciplines, interface with engineers, designers, and clients, follow schedules and budget commitments, work independently and in a team environment.

• Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.
• Must be pursuing an engineering degree in Chemical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited program.
• Must be currently enrolled and entering senior year of undergraduate degree or currently enrolled in grad school.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles and calculations.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to problem solve.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

• Being familiar with Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to PFD and P&ID drawings.
• Local candidates strongly preferred. 

• Professional Training and Skill Development.
• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
• Real work on Real client projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President”
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.