Mechanical Engineer Intern

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Laurel (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Laurel, Montana, offers a Mechanical Engineer Intern position to support refinery mechanical engineers across units, focusing on equipment reliability and safety.

You must be enrolled in a Mechanical or Civil Engineering program and detail-oriented with strong communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting with design, inspections, data analysis, and root-cause evaluations, plus collaboration with Process Engineers on new projects and unit improvements; 40 hours per week

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree at a four-year college/university.
• Able to commit to 40 hours per week.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to refinery Mechanical Engineers and Inspectors to improve equipment reliability while meeting safety and environmental guidelines.
• Assist in mechanical equipment design, inspection data analysis, and root cause investigations; participate in maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers to design and install new projects and unit improvements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Mechanical or Civil Engineering (4-year program)

Tools

AutoCad

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint 2010+

Job description

Requisition ID24946-Posted09/14/2026-US-LAUREL MT

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS has an exciting opportunity at our Oil Refinery facility in Laurel, Montana. We are looking for aMechanical Engineer Intern to provide technical support assistance to refinery mechanical engineers for a variety of refinery units in order to achieve optimal performance while meeting company safety, environment, and economic guidelines. You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support assistance to refinery Mechanical Engineers and Inspectors to achieve equipment reliability and performance while meeting company safety, environment, and economic guidelines.
• May participate in a variety of different activities, such as mechanical equipment design, inspection data analysis, fitness for service evaluations, equipment repair plan development, materials selection, root cause failure analysis, and troubleshoot equipment performance and develop recommendations for maintenance.
• Work with Process Engineers to design and install new projects and other unit improvements.
• Recognize and report and/or suggest recommendations regarding safety, health and environmental issues that impact operations and personnel.
• Projects may include equipment design, preparation of specifications, equipment integrity evaluations, research investigations, report preparation, and other activities of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques in particular areas of assignments.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical or Civil Engineering program at a four-year college/university.
• Available to work 40 hours per week.

Additional Qualifications

• Completion of the Sophomore year in Mechanical Engineering in an accredited program, with accumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher,
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint 2010+.
• Experience with AutoCad,

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.