2027 Entry Level Chemical Engineer
Linde
About the Role
This is a fifty-two-week structured program designed for entry-level engineers to gain broad exposure to plant operations across multiple product lines. The estimated start date for the 2027 program is on or around July 1, 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in hands-on operational activities:
- Start-ups
- Shutdowns
- Maintenance
- Project planning
- Training
- Troubleshooting
- Safety program execution
- Daily plant support
- Operate process equipment via control system and in the field, including:
- Motors
- Compressors
- Pumps
- Instrumentation
- Utilities (electrical, water, steam, instrument gas)
- Monitor efficiency, assess energy consumption, and optimize operating modes.
- Implement changes to improve overall plant performance.
- Support quality assurance programs.
- Ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assist distribution and operations personnel.
- Execute projects consistent with budgets and operating schedules.
- Collaborate with process engineering, project engineering, controls, maintenance, reliability, safety, and operations teams.
- Gain mentored leadership development.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor of Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher strongly preferred.
- Zero to three years of experience, supported by internship or cooperative education roles demonstrating strong technical capability.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to build productive cross-functional relationships.
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting operational needs.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to solve problems independently.
- Ability to drive tasks to completion with strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to apply analytical skills to technical and operational challenges.
- Willing and able to travel up to twenty-five percent to assigned plant sites and training locations.
- Open to relocation as required for program assignments.
Product lines include air separation, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, helium, rare gases, and standard plants.