2027 Summer Electrical Engineer

Koch; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer in Beatrice, Nebraska invites a 2027 Summer Electrical Engineer Intern to join our Engineering team for a 12-week program from late May to mid-August 2027.

You will assist with troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation equipment, support maintenance programs, and help prepare diagrams and data sheets.

This internship offers real project experience and exposure to capital projects within a leading fertilizer company.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related program.
• Eligible for full-time employment by May 2028.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting plant electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs and documentation.
• Help prepare data sheets, one-line diagrams, and cost estimates for upgrades.
• Collaborate on capital improvement and reliability projects and participate in design reviews.
• Contribute to risk assessments and root-cause analyses to improve reliability.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical equipment knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation

Job description

Your Job

Koch Fertilizeris looking for a 2027 Summer Electrical Engineer Intern to join our Engineering team in Beatrice, Nebraska. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027.

Our Team

At Koch, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur, no matter what role they are in. As an intern there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our company. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Koch has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp.

What You Will Do

• Assist with troubleshooting plant electrical and instrumentation equipment: motors, drives, analyzers,control panels, power distribution, and transmitters
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs: inspect, test, and document electrical and instrumentation systems
• Help evaluate and specify new electrical equipment, instrumentation, and system upgrades: prepare data sheets, one-line diagrams, and cost estimates
• Collaborate on capital improvement and reliability projects: participate in design reviews and vendor discussions
• Contribute to risk assessments, root cause analyses, and troubleshooting efforts to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to the engineering and operations teams

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb straight ladders. Some work may require heights in excess of 100 feet.
• Wearing industrial chemical plant uniforms and PPE as required.
• Confined space entry may be required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree or certificate, such as Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or other related field.
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
• Willing and able to meet all physical requirements

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment, engines, rotating equipment, or maintenance systems
• Demonstrated involvement in engineering design teams, student organizations, or hands-on mechanical projects

This internship is not eligible for employment or education 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.

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 Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed toboost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertiseand a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to onlineshipment tracking. 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. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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.