Project Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Saur Americas•Knoxville, TN

6h•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer Intern will support technical tasks such as reviewing specifications, helping select equipment, and assisting with project activities from the time a purchase order is received through start-up and commissioning. Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Intern Hours TBD – PT Style) Location: Knoxville, TN | On-Site Pay Range: $21 - $25 per hour | Dependent on Experience

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required due to work with the U.S. Military
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an accredited university
Previous engineering projects or co-ops is a plus
Experience using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD a plus

Nice To Haves

Previous engineering projects or co-ops is a plus
Experience using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD a plus

Responsibilities

Aid in reviewing specifications to standard offering
Aid in sizing equipment to specifications as needed, including but not limited to, Heat Exchangers, Water Pretreatment Equipment, Evaporator Systems, Reverse Osmosis (RO)Systems
Aid in obtaining technical quotes for non-standard equipment/components
Aid in developing Project P&ID
Aid in performing calculations to meet code and regulations
Aid in specifying non-standard valves and instruments
Ability to lead a project team in a Matrix organization to include designers, drafter, technicians, and other engineers
Aid in reviewing technical manuals for drawings and component literature
Aid in developing test procedures from specifications and standard test procedures
Assist performance testers in equipment set-up and testing
Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.