Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

externalcvrenergy; East Dubuque (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CVR Energy is offering an internship to support research, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes for products, facilities, tooling, and equipment. The intern will work with a designated mentor to set goals and complete HSSE orientation at the nitrogen plant.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and hands-on experience with process engineering tasks, while adhering to safety and company procedures.

Qualifications

• College student studying mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering
• GPA at least 3.0 on 4.0 scale (preferred)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

• Attend safety and team meetings
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks
• Troubleshoot and help repair instruments
• Shadow Plant Operators or Laboratory Technician as needed
• Observe Instrument Technician testing and IPF checks
• Make computer entries and operate equipment
• Participate in Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Support engineering problem solving and method testing

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Chemical engineering

Environmental engineering

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Environmental engineering major

GPA 3.0 or higher

Legal authorization to work in the United States

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This intern position will be responsible for researching, developing, and assisting with improving manufacturing processes, methods, and systems for products, facilities, fixtures, tooling, equipment, and/or materials. The intern will be assigned a mentor to assist with personal goal setting for the internship. The internship will include awareness training and an orientation to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) regulations at the nitrogen plant.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• College student studying mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering who has completed or entering into their Junior or Senior year at an accredited College or University
• Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, preferred
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written and verbal communication; and presentation skills
• Expert technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other related platforms/systems
• Out of the box thinking, problem solving, relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative team player with ability to partner and liaise with varying levels and departments within the organization
• Highly organized, efficient with process improvement mindset and skillset
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to understand and follow specific plant procedures for safety
• Previous work and/or coursework experience with manufacturing/process engineering, preferred
• Fluent in English, both oral and written

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Safety and Team Meetings
• Work performing preventative maintenance
• Work to perform troubleshooting and instrument repairs
• May shadow Plant Operators
• May shadow a Laboratory Technician
• Observe an Instrument Technician testing an Instrument Protective Function (IPF)
• Make computer entries
• May operate equipment
• May participate in Lock-out/Tag-out process

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Facilitate a meeting.
• Show forth progress made on all goals set at beginning of internship.
• Learn how to develop and test work methods and procedures.
• Ensure the performance/quality of materials, products, and machines meet specifications and standards.
• Ensure technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices while adhering to customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.