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Barr Engineering Co. · 2 days ago

Internship – Process Engineer (Hybrid)

Minneapolis, MN

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$22.66/hr - $28.90/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a process engineering intern to join their team. In this hybrid role, the intern will support the Engineering and Design business unit by providing mineral and chemical process engineering design and calculations for various applications.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Technical knowledge: conducts process design and analysis, detailed process mass and energy balance modeling, and laboratory and pilot plant testing; develops process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams; develops technical reports and equipment specifications; estimates capital and operating costs; and sizes process piping and equipment

Communication: demonstrates strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients

Interpersonal savvy: effectively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships

Qualification

Process engineeringMassEnergy balanceProcess flow diagramsMicrosoft OfficeAspenChemCADInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Ongoing enrollment in a chemical, metallurgy, minerals processing, or materials science engineering degree program

Must have a minimum of one full-time semester of undergraduate or graduate coursework remaining after the internship

Have taken at least two semesters of physics and three semesters of mathematics

Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF editing software

Possession of a current, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future

Preferred

GPA of 3.2/4.0

Experience with Aspen or ChemCAD

Benefits

Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock

Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders

Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities

Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave

Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities