Job Description
Title: Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Internship/Co-op January - April 2025
Location: Hybrid: based at our offices in Parsippany, NJ 2-3 days per week
At OLI, we believe diversity drives creativity, innovation, and success. Our commitment to diversity fosters a workspace where all feel welcome, valued, and able to contribute unique perspectives. We also promote STEM diversity, supporting the development of a well-prepared workforce.
Your Role Working with researchers at OLI, you will contribute to creating new simulation tools that integrate innovative chemistry with practical applications needed to improve sustainability. Through mentorship from a senior researcher, you will gain experience and confidence in conducting engineering research as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Join Our Visionary Team At OLI Systems, we go beyond solving chemistry problems-we push innovation's boundaries. As a global leader in software development for complex chemical phenomena, our process modeling solutions serve over 500 enterprises and academic institutions across 35+ countries. We lead industrial digital transformation with real-time chemistry insights, automated systems, and cloud-based analytics.
You will be assigned to one of the two projects listed below:
PARETO Project This project enhances the Department of Energy's PARETO tool for managing produced water. Responsibilities include learning OLI Stream Analyzer and Flowsheet Software, developing workflows for integrating water chemistry, and demonstrating how water treatment affects cost and sustainability. You'll contribute to a final report, phase 2 proposal, and a technical seminar presentation.
CO2 Transportation Project This project addresses CO2 transportation safety by developing first-principle models to understand, predict, and prevent corrosion caused by impurities within CO2 streams resulting from carbon capture. This is a critical link in carbon management for mitigating global warming in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective way. The final product of the work will be software that will provide an integrity assessment tool to help the industry mitigate corrosion risks. You will learn the OLI Stream Analyzer and Flowsheet software and gain knowledge of thermodynamic and kinetic modeling of reactions in bulk CO2 streams and at corroding interfaces. You will analyze experimental data generated by our partner organizations and assist in the development of kinetic models of reactions between impurities and corrosion phenomena. You will contribute to the final report and a technical seminar presentation.
Why You're Vital As an OLI Intern, you'll develop solutions for critical environmental and infrastructure challenges, advancing sustainability and supporting diversity in scientific research.
We're Looking For: - Currently pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field, expecting to graduate December 2025 or later
- Ability to complete a 10-13-week internship/co-op starting January 2025
- First principles-based chemical process modeling (whole-process or detailed unit operation) or molecular thermodynamics or corrosion experience
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
We're Offering: - A chance to be part of a visionary company that is solving complex global challenges.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment where innovation is at the heart of what we do.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you believe you are a good fit for the Intern position at OLI Systems. Include examples of how your previous experience aligns with the opportunity explained above.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state and federal law.
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