Operations Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Iowa Ag; Council Bluffs, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge Engineering Internship Program is seeking collaborative, results-oriented students pursuing an Engineering degree. The program offers hands-on experience in operations across the value chain, with cross-functional exposure to EHS, material handling, processing, and packaging roles.

Relocation may be required to placement sites for duration of the internship. Location will be determined based on business needs; summer term is about 12 weeks, with optional extended co-op opportunities in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a four year accredited college or university (Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls).
• Must be collaborative, results oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical problem solving skills; proficient with standard PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day operation of a Bunge facility following 70/20/10 governance (70% hands-on, 20% informal learning, 10% formal learning).
• Develop understanding of plant operations.
• Respond to inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or program manager to demonstrate understanding.
• Travel to other Bunge locations for training and exposure purposes.
• Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Skills

Bachelor's degree (Engineering)

Collaborative

Critical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Analytical problem solving

MS Office / PC applications

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

City: Council Bluffs

State: Iowa (US-IA)

Country: United States (US)

Requisition Number : 47733

A Day in the Life:

The Bunge Engineering Internship Program is looking for collaborative results oriented candidates with strong critical thinking and communication skills. The internship is designed to give you an understanding of the operations and processes of businesses across Bunge’s value chain. During the internship, you will receive cross functional exposure to a number of Bunge’s business units while performing various operational (e.g. EHS, Material Handling, Crush, Refine, Packaging, Lab, Warehouse, Process Engineering) functions. You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation in all aspects of operational processes.

Location to be determined based on current business needs, you would be placed at one of our crush/refine, packaging, or grain elevator facilities. Ability and willingness to relocate for the duration of the internship is required.

Position Details:

• Summer Work Term: Approximately 12 weeks
• Potential Co-op Opportunities: Select locations, including Bellevue, OH and Decatur, IN, may offer 14 to 16-week co-op assignments based on business needs and availability. Candidates must be actively enrolled in a college or university co-op program to be considered for these opportunities.
• Assignment location will be determined based on business requirements.
• Hourly Pay Rate Starting at: $27.30

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Participate fully in the day-to-day operation of a Bunge facility. This will follow the program governance of 70/20/10 (70% hands on, 20% informal learning, 10% formal learning)
• Develop a thorough understanding of plant operations
• Demonstrate your level of understanding by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors,or program manager
• Travel to other Bunge locations for training and exposure purposes
• Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively with Bunge internal and external customers

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a four year accredited college or university, Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls required.
• Must be collaborative, results oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical problem solving skills
• Proficiency in standard PC applications
• Standard internships hours 8 AM 5 PM subject to modification as required by assignment and/or location
• Ability to travel

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of 34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

We Are One Team Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
We Lead The Way Agile, Empowered, Innovative
We Do What’s Right Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity