2026 Summer Environmental Engineer Intern (Env or Chem Engineer)

Koch; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 88,166,000 - 95,054,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA/FSAs

Life Insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Flint Hills Resources in Rosemount, MN is seeking Environmental Engineering Interns for our Summer 2026 internship program. Interns will engage in real-world projects, learn about environmental regulations, permitting, monitoring, sampling, and data management, all under mentorship during a 12-week in-person experience at our refinery.

The program offers first-hand industry exposure, networking opportunities, and a chance to explore Koch Industries’ philosophy and values as part of a

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4 year degree program majoring in Environmental Engineering or Science, Chemical Engineering or other related science, engineering, or environmental field
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2027
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Assist in environmental regulations analysis and permitting tasks.
• Support monitoring and sampling processes and data management.
• Contribute to real-life projects under mentorship during a 12-week program

Skills

Legal authorization to work in the US

Education

Enrolled in 4-year degree in Environmental Eng/Science, Chemical Eng or related field

Job description

FUEL YOUR FUTURE. Flint Hills Resources (FHR), a Koch company, operates refineries, pipelines and terminals that produce, store and market gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and asphalt. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, and strategically located throughout Minnesota, Texas and the Midwest, FHR strives to deliver value to our customers while maintaining a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and serving our communities responsibly. We are hiring for Summer 2026 Environmental Engineering Interns for our refinery in Rosemount, MN.

FHR interns collaborate within our teams on real life projects and challenges. As an Environmental Engineering Intern, you’ll invest in your future while learning about various environmental regulations and permitting requirements, monitoring and sampling processes, and data analysis and management. Interns are assigned individual projects as well as mentors to help them pave their way to success. Our 12-week in-person internships located at our refineries offer you a first-hand look at the opportunities available to you in the industry as well as our company.

What You Will Do

At FHR, interns gain real-world, hands-on experience, with the opportunity to tackle significant projects, problem-solve, and take ownership of their work. Alongside your day-to-day role, the FHR Intern Program offers an opportunity to learn more about Koch Industries, our people, Principle Based Management, and the local community you will be working in, all while growing your network. Through weekly learning sessions, location-specific programming, and professional development, we aim to help every individual grow and learn how they can best contribute. This 12-week program will allow you to experience Life at Koch, as you start your career and go anywhere within our network of companies. At FHR/Koch, we are proud to be consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Enrolled in a 4 year degree program majoring in Environmental Engineering or Science, Chemical Engineering or other related science, engineering, or environmental field
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2027
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

For this role, we anticipate paying $32.00 per hour.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline – delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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