Engineering Co-Op

Hydrite; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Networking opportunities with leaders

Hands-on project experience

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Hydrite is seeking an Engineering Co-op in Waterloo, IA to gain practical work experience on real projects and to uphold our Standards of Excellence through customer-focused collaboration.

This internship requires taking a Spring or Fall 2027 semester off from classes and offers bite-size leadership and development opportunities, with potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited university pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required.
• Preferably – Mechanical or Chemical.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.
• Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary/directed.
• Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Skills

Strong computer skills

MS Word

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical)

Tools

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Professional development workshops & training
• In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
• Hands-on project experience with real business impact
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

The primary purpose of this position is to gain practical work experience on engineering projects. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external.

This position requires students to take either the Spring or Fall 2027 semester off from classes to complete the co-op.

As Engineering Co-Op, primary responsibilities include:

• Provide technical analysis for projects as assigned.
• Assist in implementation of capital projects and maintenance activities, where appropriate.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf-life improvements.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.
• Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary/directed.
• Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Plant Engineering team.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required. Preferably – Mechanical or Chemical.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point (or equivalent software applications)
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred. (Candidate may have opportunity to lead installation crews on capital projects)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, Q&A sessions, team-building, and networking with interns, co-ops, and leaders across Hydrite.
• Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.

**Hydrite is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.