Intern - Process Engineering (Summer 2026)

General Summary

GTI Energy's process engineering group serves three general functions: Evaluating and developing conceptual chemical processes through process and economic modeling, developing new processes through laboratory research, and providing process design documentation to our clients. Our research team will need an intern in the summer of 2026 to assist with evaluating several low carbon intensity and renewable fuels development and/or carbon capture processes. The qualified candidate will interact with a team of professionals evaluating low carbon impact technologies including natural gas, biomass, and CO2 upgrading and conversion processes.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy embraces the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges. By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy, we will shape energy systems that decarbonize economies, protect our environment, and benefit the people they serve. We do this by putting people at the center of everything we do. We support and uplift people, ensuring they have the resources and confidence needed to live as their authentic selves and reach their full potential.

Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.

We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture, and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

Work Location

The position will be based at GTI Energy Headquarters in the Chicagoland area. We offer a hybrid/core work schedule in which employees work remotely on Mondays and Fridays and are on-site Tuesday through Thursday. Interns may be required to be on-site up to five days per week depending on lab work and project requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Setup and run lab and bench scale gas conversion process under supervision
• Assist in catalyst synthesis
• Perform leak checks and general troubleshooting
• Use gas chromatography to evaluate product composition
• Calculate conversion and yield
• Assist in report reviews
• Process modeling in Aspen
• Drafting or reviewing drawings in AutoCAD and Visio such as piping and instrument diagrams.
• Performing other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Laboratory skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to follow direction and all safety protocols
• Ability to work independently

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering
• Completion of at least one analytical chemistry course at the undergraduate level
• Completion of at least one chemistry lab course at the undergraduate level

Pay Transparency

The pay range for this position is $17 - $28 USD per hour. This pay range is GTI Energy's good faith estimate, and the actual pay may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, GTI Energy's business or organizational needs and an individual's relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energy's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.