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Nexus Engineering Group

Designs industrial facilities and power systems

Chemical Process Engineer Intern Co-op

Summer 2027Updated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Cleveland, OH, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Process EngineeringProcess Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent education in Chemical Engineering at a four-year accredited college or university.
  • Ability to work within diverse teams assembled from Nexus, clients, and others.
  • Effective communication skills to convey ideas.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
  • Seeks feedback to improve performance.
Responsibilities
  • Complete calculations of limited complexity, with supervision as needed, which may include hydraulics, relief devices, and equipment sizing.
  • Develop and maintain Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
  • Assist experienced Process Engineers with their activities as requested.
  • Work alongside other Process Engineers to prepare drawings, calculations, and other deliverables for clients’ design projects.
  • Interface with team members in other engineering disciplines to provide cohesive engineering packages to clients.
  • Gain an understanding of the business and engineering workflow in a consulting firm.
  • Expand capabilities with process modeling software such as Aspen, HYSYS, or others.
  • Assist with equipment and instrument specifications.
  • Learn about process safety and its importance in the design and operation of clients’ facilities.
  • Gain exposure to and apply industry codes related to the process discipline.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Aspen, HYSYS, ChemCAD, or other process modeling software is a plus.

About the company

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Nexus Engineering Group

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Nexus Engineering Group designs industrial facilities and manages capital projects for refining, chemical, manufacturing and energy businesses. Its teams combine process, electrical and structural engineering with procurement and construction management, supporting projects from concept through startup. The firm works on both operating plants and facility expansions, translating client production goals into designs and coordinated project execution. It sells engineering and project services to industrial owners, with work spanning petroleum processing, renewable energy and electric power infrastructure. Founded in 2005, Nexus is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cleveland, OH

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Eligible Nexus employees build retirement ownership without buying shares: its employee stock plan allocates shares at no cost.
  • Nexus reports hiring activity: its February 2026 report records 28 new full-time team members during 2025.
  • Chicago has a larger operating team: July 2026 Nexus reporting counts 16 full-time employees, versus three at opening.

What critics are saying

  • Retirement value follows Nexus performance: its employee stock accounts change value with the company valuation.
  • Nexus's full-time Cleveland Lead Cost Engineer requires travel: up to 25% to Akron, Ohio.
  • Nexus requires independent US work authorization: its no-sponsorship policy covers student practical training and employment-based visas.

What makes Nexus Engineering Group unique

  • Nexus evaluates projects before detailed design: consulting covers feasibility, site evaluation and execution strategies.
  • Nexus manages purchasing beyond contract awards: procurement includes equipment inspections, receipt validation and equipment documentation handover.
  • Nexus develops budgets at different stages: its estimating services span initial estimates and more detailed project estimates.

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