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Engineer Intern (Summer 2025) - Applied Science

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Aberdeen
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be in your penultimate year of a relevant engineering degree, have programming skills (preferably in Python 3), and maintain a good academic record.
  • You will conduct R&D on decarbonization technologies, validate fluid dynamics models, handle data, contribute to risk studies, model hazards, and update internal databases and documents.

Requirements

  • Currently in penultimate year of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical / Process / Mechanical Engineering (or similar Science or Engineering degrees).
  • Programming skills, ideally in Python 3, though candidates with some limited programming experience from their undergraduate studies will also be considered.
  • Good academic record.

Responsibilities

  • The candidate’s main responsibilities will be focused on R&D activities and they will be expected to undertake tasks in both technical safety and fluid dynamics, examples including:
  • Research into decarbonization technologies such as batteries, CCS and hydrogen.
  • Using research and modelling to support validation of Computational Fluid Dynamic models.
  • Data handling and visualisation.
  • There will also be opportunities to contribute to project work as part of a project team, activities including:
  • Risk and safety studies.
  • Modelling hazards (e.g. fires, explosions or gas releases) using numerical / computational techniques.
  • Updating internal library / databases and guidance documents based on current practice and standards.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Engineer Intern position?

The Engineer Intern position is a summer internship for the year 2025.

What are the primary responsibilities of an Engineer Intern in the Applied Science team?

The primary responsibilities include participating in R&D activities focused on technical safety and fluid dynamics, researching decarbonization technologies, validating Computational Fluid Dynamic models, and handling and visualizing data.

What academic qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be in their penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar Science or Engineering degree.

Is programming experience necessary for this role?

Programming skills, ideally in Python 3, are preferred; however, candidates with some limited programming experience from their undergraduate studies will also be considered.

What opportunities will the intern have to contribute to project work?

Interns will have opportunities to engage in risk and safety studies, modeling hazards using numerical techniques, and updating internal libraries and guidance documents based on current practices and standards.

Where will the internship be based?

The internship will be based at the Aberdeen office of Thornton Tomasetti.

Does Thornton Tomasetti offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace and considers applicants without regard to various protected characteristics.

What is the focus of the Applied Science practice at Thornton Tomasetti?

The Applied Science practice focuses on engineering practical solutions to complex problems using expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments, and computational simulation methods.

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