Engineer Student Co-op

00001 American Crystal Sugar Co; Hillsboro (ND); On-site; USD 30,307 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and safe time

Reimbursement for co-op credits/fees

Paid holidays

Job summary

00001 American Crystal Sugar Co is seeking an Engineering Co-Op for junior engineering students. This full-time role spans January to August and offers exposure to various engineering situations within a business setting.

The position requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 and participation in scheduled hours, with potential summer internships available. The starting wage is $23.50 per hour, with additional benefits including paid sick time.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Available full time from January through August.
• Experience in engineering-related situations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in various engineering phases during the Co-Op.
• Work full time generally from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Participate in engineering internship possibilities.

Skills

Effective time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent initiative

Education

Junior in a Bachelor’s level Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering program

Job description

Engineering Co-Op Seeking Co-Ops to work January through August. This Co-Op is suited for a junior student in the Engineering field who wants to work full time during one semester and the summer months the following year.

American Crystal Sugar Company offers an environment that will expose a Co-Op student to a variety of engineering‑related situations, as well as experience in a business setting.

Engineering Co-Op/Internship/Trainee Program

This program was designed to offer the Engineering student engineering‑related situations during various phases of the business operation.

Program Phases

• January to August – Engineering Co-Op
• May to August – Engineering (post‑Co‑Op)
• Summer – Engineering Internship (may be available the following summer for students who have completed the Co‑Op)
• Engineers who have progressed through the Co‑Op and Intern level may be considered for the Engineering Program; candidates must have completed their degree before entering the Engineer Program.

Possible Co‑Op Work Locations

• Moorhead, MN
• East Grand Forks, MN
• Crookston, MN
• Drayton, ND
• Hillsboro, ND

Ideal Candidate

• Junior in a Bachelor’s level Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering program
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be able to attend the full time Co‑Op Program from January through August
• Effective time management & organizational skills, excellent communication, strong independent initiative

Work Schedule

• Full time, generally 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM during the fall or spring
• Summer business hours typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; some flexibility may be allowed with advance notice

Compensation

Starting wage $23.50. Compensation range $22.00 – $23.50 per hour. Personal and holiday time accrual: Earn one hour of Earned Sick and Safe Time for every 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours per year). Receive pay for regularly scheduled hours on company‑observed holidays.

Co‑Op Fees

Most co‑ops require the student to pay for credits/fees. American Crystal Sugar Company will pay these fees for the student co‑op.

Questions – Contact Human Resources

Phone: 218‑236‑4419 | E‑mail: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Cooperative Grows Opportunity. American Crystal Sugar Company is more than just a sugarbeet cooperative. Our company is deeply rooted in the communities of the Red River Valley. We are committed to the sustainability and growth of our business and to improving lives in the places where we work and live. We do that by investing in our people, our communities, and the future of our company.

Learn more at https://www.crystalsugar.com/careers/sweet-benefits/