Process Engineering Intern

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Process Engineering Intern

GTI Energy

icon Des Plaines, IL, US, 60018

iconIntern

icon26 September 2024

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General Summary

GTI Energy’s process engineering group serves three general functions:  Evaluating and developing conceptual chemical processes through process and economic modeling, developing new processes through laboratory research, and providing process design documentation to our clients.  Our laboratory research team is hiring an intern (summer of 2024) to assist with evaluating several gas conversion processes. The qualified candidate will interact with a team of professionals evaluating low carbon impact technologies including natural gas, biomass, and CO2 upgrading and conversion processes. 

 

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is working toward solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing innovative ideas and commercializing solutions to deliver clean and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative technology solutions for safe, efficient, and responsible energy.

So, what does that mean for you? You will work in a positive and respectful work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity. You will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement of delivering clean energy to the world.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Setup and run lab and bench scale gas conversion process under supervision
  • Assist in catalyst synthesis
  • Perform leak checks and general troubleshooting
  • Use gas chromatography to evaluate product composition
  • Calculate conversion and yield
  • Assist in report reviews
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
  • Laboratory skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Ability to follow direction and all safety protocols
  • Ability to work independently
Education and Experience
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering
  • Completion of at least one analytical chemistry course at the undergraduate level
  • Completion of at least one chemistry lab course at the undergraduate level

 

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.  If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or genetic information.