Engineering Intern (Pocatello, ID)

Simplot; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Pocatello, ID is offering an Engineering Intern position in the Mining & Manufacturing group. The internship focuses on supporting phosphate ore mining and fertilizer production, with opportunities to contribute to new products and process refinements.

The role is full-time for about 8 months, beginning in May 2027, and can adapt to students pursuing Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degrees. Location is Frontier Building, with potential cross-facility support.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Strong attention to detail and precision.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical engineering/chemistry tasks under supervision.
• Use software and equipment for engineering/chemistry tasks.
• Assist with lab and pilot-scale testing in various environments.
• Collect and prepare data for evaluation.
• Assist in project coordination from feasibility to final plans.
• Handle administrative duties.
• Provide support to staff and multiple facilities as needed.

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Engineering Intern (Pocatello, ID)

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

We currently have a Chemical Engineering / Chemistry Intern position in the Mining & Manufacturing department of Simplot. This role will be focused on supporting the mining of phosphate ore and production of phosphate and ammonia based fertilizers from the Frontier Building in Pocatello, ID. This role is expected to be involved with the development of new products/processes and refinements of existing processes. The role will be tailored depending on if the successful applicant is working towards a Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree. The position is a full-time internship starting in May of 2027. The preference is for an internship lasting around 8 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine aspects of chemical engineering / chemistry requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering / chemistry principles under close supervision
• May use computer-assisted software and equipment to perform engineering/chemistry tasks
• Assists with lab and pilot-scale testing and evaluation occurring both indoors and outdoors
• Collects and prepares data for evaluation.
• May assist in the coordination of projects from conception (feasibility) through final plan preparations
• Handles various administrative duties
• Provides support to staff members as needed
• May provide support for multiple facilities across the Mining & Manufacturing business unit located in California, Idaho, Neveda, Utah, and Wyoming

Typical Education

Working toward a BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Relevant Experience

• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment
• Able to keep up in a fast paced work environment
• Fluent in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel

Job Requisition ID : 27630

Travel Required : None

Location(s) : ABW Frontier Office - Pocatello

Country:

United States

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94) for more information.