Piping Internship or Co-Op (Summer 2027)

The Piping Engineer Intern or Co-op will work alongside other Piping Engineers in our Piping Departments to prepare drawings, calculations, and other deliverables for our clients’ design projects. The position will also interface with team members in our other engineering disciplines to provide cohesive engineering packages to our clients.

Responsibilities

Complete calculations of limited complexity, with supervision as needed; may include stress analysis and equipment sizing
Create and modify equipment drawings, isometrics, and P&IDs using AutoCAD
Assemble equipment RFQ packages
Model equipment and pipe design in 3-D using AutoCAD, Plant 3D and Inventor
Develop and design pipe supports
Assist experienced Piping Engineers with their activities as requested

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent education) in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university
Effective communication skills in order to convey ideas is a must
Ability to work within diverse teams assembled from Nexus, clients, and others
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and WordSeeks feedback to improve performance
Proficient with AutoCAD or other drafting software desired
Exposure to Plant 3D or similar 3-D modeling programs a plus

Potential Experiences
Gain an understanding of the business and engineering work flow in a consulting firm
Expand capabilities with drafting software such as AutoCAD, or others
Learn about process safety and its importance in the design and operation of our clients’ facilities
Exposure to and application of industry codes and standards related to the mechanical discipline such as ASME Section VIII, and piping codes such as ASME B31.3, B31.1 and ANSI B16.5
Obtain an introduction to P&IDs and piping specifications
Acquire hands-on experience in the field