Industrial Engineering Co-op: Pipeline Optimization

Flint Hills; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Flint Hills Resources, based in Wichita, KS, is seeking an Industrial Engineering Co-op to join the Pipeline Optimization team. You will work with engineers and analysts on real-world problems, focusing on modeling and decision support to improve pipeline performance.

This office-based role provides mentorship and hands-on experience with optimization tools, plus exposure to Koch Industries’ principles as you grow technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year degree program in Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Eligible for full-time enrollment with graduation in or before Summer 2028.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain hydraulic and energy optimization models for pipeline operations.
• Apply operations research and statistical analysis to solve business challenges.
• Support network analysis to improve product movement through the pipeline.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors on model development and proof-of-concept projects.
• Present findings via reports and visualizations.

Skills

Pipeline optimization

Operations research

Network analysis

Statistics

Economic modeling

Energy optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SPS

PLO

Synergi Liquid

Pipe Flow

Fathom

Job description

Flint Hills Resources, based in Wichita, KS, is seeking an Industrial Engineering Co-op to join the Pipeline Optimization team. You will work with engineers and analysts on real-world problems, focusing on modeling and decision support to improve pipeline performance.

This office-based role provides mentorship and hands-on experience with optimization tools, plus exposure to Koch Industries’ principles as you grow technical and professional skills.