Process Engineering Intern - Wastewater (Field) Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Process Engineering Intern - Wastewater (Field)

Date: Nov 2, 2026

Location:

Tualatin, OR, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117780

Opportunity Type : College Intern

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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The Opportunity

Water Applied Research & Testing Intern – Tualatin, Oregon

Black & Veatch is seeking a Water Applied Research & Testing Intern for a 12-week summer assignment supporting operation of a Department of Energy Next Generation Nutrient Removal Demonstration Reactor in Tualatin, Oregon. The intern will work alongside Black & Veatch engineers and researchers to support the operation, monitoring, and evaluation of this demonstration-scale advanced wastewater treatment system, gaining hands-on experience with emerging nutrient removal technologies and applied research.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with demonstration facility operation and process monitoring,

• performing laboratory analyses, conducting specialized wastewater and biomass sampling, maintaining research equipment and records, and organizing and evaluating operational and laboratory data.

• This internship is well suited for a student pursuing environmental, civil, chemical, or related engineering or science studies who is interested in wastewater treatment, biological nutrient removal, process engineering, laboratory research, and the scale-up of innovative water technologies from research to full-scale application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Biological Systems Engineering

• Experience or knowledge in Drinking Water, Wastewater, Industrial, or Gas, Fuels and Chemicals preferred

• Strong background and expertise in environmental water, chemical, or biological processes and engineering systems

• Knowledge of water or wastewater treatment process engineering principles or process modeling software

• Technical Skills in leadership, collaboration, communication, and teamwork

Minimum Qualifications

No experience required. Current enrollment in ABET accredited university in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering program. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment

This position will be located on afield project site in Tualatin, OG.Must have reliable transportation.

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.

• See and hear naturally or with correction.

• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.

• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.

• Requires repetitive movement.

• May require work above 5 feet in height.

• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment:

• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.

• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.

• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions

• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

• Work around hazardous equipment.

• Typical office environment.

• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

097

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In accordance with local law, the following Hourly compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition:$20.38-$38.29