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DDS

Engineering-Internship/Co-op

Henrietta, NY · On-site

$20/hr

Engineering-Internship/Co-op Pay Rate: $20/Hour Skills and Experience Required * Current student actively pursuing an Associates or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering ...

LAPORTE L.C.C.

Junior Controls Engineer

Rochester, NY · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or ... internships and co-op experience welcome). * Foundational understanding of automation concepts ...

LAPORTE L.C.C.

Junior Controls Engineer

Rochester, NY · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or ... internships and coop experience welcome). * Foundational understanding of automation concepts ...

Safran

Engineering Internships! Fall 2026

West Henrietta, NY · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

We're looking for talented Interns to join our team for the Fall 2026 Semester! As an Engineering Intern, you will be working with our global R&D team on our Timing and Synchronization Products. We ...

onsemi

Process Engineer Lithography

Hopewell, NY · On-site

$101.70K - $172.70K/yr

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or a related degree * 2+ years of direct Lithography work experience ...

Corning

Process Engineer

Fairport, NY

$84.93K - $116.78K/yr

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline (e.g., Optical Science/Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering). * 3+ ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for chemical engineering internship in Rochester, NY is $19.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $20.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Chemical Engineering Internship is a temporary position that provides hands-on experience in applying chemical engineering principles in industry or research settings. Interns may work in areas such as process design, product development, safety analysis, or quality control. They assist engineers with experiments, data analysis, and troubleshooting while gaining practical skills. The internship helps students or recent graduates enhance their technical knowledge and improve problem-solving abilities. It also provides networking opportunities and insight into potential career paths in chemical engineering.

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To excel in a Chemical Engineering Internship, candidates typically need a solid grounding in chemical engineering principles, laboratory techniques, and data analysis, often demonstrated through progress in a chemical engineering degree program. Familiarity with process simulation software (such as Aspen Plus or CHEMCAD), laboratory instrumentation, and safety protocols is highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in teams help interns contribute effectively to ongoing projects. These competencies ensure interns can quickly adapt, maintain safety standards, and provide meaningful support in real-world industrial or research environments.

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As a Chemical Engineering Intern, you can expect to be involved in a variety of hands-on and analytical tasks, such as assisting with laboratory experiments, performing data analysis, supporting process optimization projects, and preparing technical documentation or reports. Interns often work under the guidance of senior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on real-world challenges related to chemical manufacturing, environmental compliance, or product development. You may also have opportunities to learn about safety standards, quality control, and industry regulations, gaining exposure to both day-to-day operations and larger project cycles. This practical experience is designed to help you develop technical skills, professional communication abilities, and an understanding of what a career in chemical engineering involves.
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DDS

Henrietta, NY • On-site

$20/hr

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Job description

Location West Henrietta, NY
About DDS Engineering and Surveying, LLP (DDSE): DDSE is an experienced and highly qualified natural gas/civil engineering, permitting and survey firm that has been performing consulting engineering and construction services in the natural gas industry for many years. We currently perform these engineering services related to natural gas transmission, distribution main design, station design (M&R, gate stations, and regulator stations) and customer services (residential and commercial) for a variety of natural gas customers throughout the Northeast. Our dynamic team is comprised of experienced natural gas engineers, civil and mechanical engineers, surveyors, gas construction personnel as well as in-house staff expertise in the areas of legal, compliance, and safety.
The Engineering co-op is responsible for assisting the Engineering Department with ongoing Land Development and/or Energy Design projects. Will involve working closely with Project Managers and other Engineering staff to collect detailed data and gather information or documents, permitting and performing basic redlining, survey field/mapping tasks while utilizing AutoCAD Map 3D.
Engineering-Internship/Co-op Pay Rate: $20/Hour
Skills and Experience
Required
  • Current student actively pursuing an Associates or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Possess strong attention to detail with sound analytical capabilities.
  • Ability to effectively work independently and in a team.
  • Ability to perform basic AutoCAD Tasks.
Preferred:
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
DDS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.