Process Engineering Internship- Life Sciences

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is recruiting for a Process Engineering Intern to join its Life Sciences business. This opportunity is Hybrid.

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The Role

Wood is currently seeking a Process Engineering Intern to join our Life Sciences (Biotechnology / Pharmaceuticals) team within our Morrisville, NC office to develop life-changing and in many cases, life-saving solutions for our clients. We’re looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual with the ability to execute all phases of project design. Project sizes will vary and will include both existing building improvements and new construction.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

“Wood’s Life Sciences business leverages 50 years of Life Sciences experience in the Americas, Europe and Australia. We bring full asset lifecycle value proposition to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies by accelerating the design and delivery of their most complex facilities at pace with uncompromising quality and safety standards. Our future-minded team focuses on sustainability and optimized facility performance through innovative and cleaner design solutions that ultimately lead to positive advancements in human health.”

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Life Sciences sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

Typical responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine tasks that are planned to provide experience and familiarization with the engineering staff and the methods, practices, and programs of the company.   
• Collects and evaluates data and develops plans for assignments that may involve design application.
• Performs limited assignments of specific engineering tasks, such as contributing to a minor phase of a larger project.  Emphasis is on documentation, monitoring, and carrying out basic calculations.                 
• Assists in the development of engineering deliverables including, process flow diagrams, heat and material balance(s), Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), calculating loads for clean utilities, line sizing, and distribution design (water for injection, clean steam, process gases)
• Assist with the specification and selection of process equipment (chromatography columns, pressure vessels, bioreactors, filtration skids) to meet project criteria
• Maintaining effective communication with project team members
• Assists more experienced Process Engineers with specific aspects of more complex tasks.
• Work is reviewed for adequacy and accuracy by a Senior Engineer
• Review of submittals and shop drawings

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

Expected: 

• At minimum, a current Sophomore, pursuing a BS or MS in chemical/mechanical/bioengineering from an accredited university
• Acceptance of a hybrid working environment (employees come into our office 3 days a week, minimum)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, decision making capabilities, problem resolution skills, and a sense of initiative

Desirable:

• AutoCAD and Process Modelling experience is a plus
• Experience within Life Science Industry preferred

 

 

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