Environmental Engineering Intern

Koch Fertilizer; Duncombe (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking an Environmental Engineering Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2027 in Fort Dodge, IA. Our 12-week paid internship runs from late May to mid‑August 2027, offering hands-on experience with the EHS team and exposure to environmental regulations and data analysis.

You will support permit reviews, reporting, and environmental assessments, and gain insight into the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and SPCC while collaborating with operations

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an environmental or chemical engineering degree or related program.
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance programs with permit reviews, reporting, documentation, and environmental assessments.
• Analyze environmental data and develop tools to improve reporting, compliance tracking, and decision-making.
• Perform engineering calculations and support regulatory reviews related to air emissions, wastewater, waste management, and other environmental programs.
• Participate in environmental sampling, inspections, audits, and monitoring activities to verify compliance and environmental performance.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects to reduce risk and enhance environmental systems.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and EHS teams on projects balancing field experience with engineering analysis.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Permitting

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Environmental Engineering (or Chemical Eng) degree program

Tools

Excel

Job description

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking anEnvironmental Engineering Internto join our team for theSummer of 2027 inFort Dodge, IA!

At Koch, we believe in empowering the next generation of talent. Our internship program has been recognized byWayUpas one of theTop 100 Internship Programs in the U.S.These 12-week paid internships, running fromlate May to mid-August 2027, are your chance to gain meaningful experience and make an impact.

Our Team

As an Environmental Engineering Intern with Koch Fertilizer, you’ll work alongside our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team to support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives at our facility. This hands‑on role offers an opportunity to gain exposure to environmental regulations, data analysis, and compliance management across multiple programs — including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC).

What You Will Do

• Support environmental compliance programs and regulatory initiatives by assisting with permit reviews, reporting, documentation, and environmental assessments.
• Analyze environmental data and develop tools that improve reporting, compliance tracking, and decision‑making.
• Perform engineering calculations and support regulatory reviews related to air emissions, wastewater, waste management, and other environmental programs.
• Participate in environmental sampling, inspections, audits, and monitoring activities to help verify compliance and environmental performance.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects that reduce risk and enhance environmental systems.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and EHS teams on projects that balance field experience with engineering analysis and problem‑solving.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a degree program or alternative education program (e.g., 4‑year college program, 2‑year technical college, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.) in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Eligible for full‑time employment on or beforeSummer 2028.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Prior internship or project experience in environmental compliance, permitting, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with major environmental regulations (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA).
• Experience using Microsoft Excel or other tools for data tracking and analysis.

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 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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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