Process Engineer Intern

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer in Beatrice, Nebraska is offering a summer 2027 Process Engineering Internship with a 12-week program from late May to mid‑August 2027. You will partner with operations, engineers, and technicians to troubleshoot process challenges, analyze data, and support plant performance improvements.

You’ll assist with designing and debugging process control systems, and review PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment datasheets.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, or a related field.
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot process challenges with operations teams to improve plant performance.
• Support process optimization initiatives through data analysis and evaluations.
• Assist design, programming, and enhancement of process control systems.
• Review and develop PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, and process calculations.
• Participate in MOC, process hazard reviews, and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Instrumentation and Controls

Related field

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer has a summer 2027 opportunity available in Beatrice, Nebraska as a Process Engineering Intern within our Engineering team

The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027.

Our Team

At Koch, we believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur, no matter what role they are in. As an intern, there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our company. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work?

Koch has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp.

What You Will Do

• Partner with operations, process engineers, and instrumentation technicians to troubleshoot process challenges and identify opportunities to improve plant performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Support process optimization initiatives through data analysis, engineering evaluations, and implementation of operational improvements.
• Assist with the design, programming, and enhancement of process control systems, including control loops, graphics, and operator interfaces.
• Review and develop engineering deliverables such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment datasheets, and process calculations.
• Contribute to process safety and operational excellence by participating in Management of Change (MOC) activities, process hazard reviews, troubleshooting efforts, and continuous improvement projects.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currentlyenrolled in a degree, certificate, or workforce training program in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation and Controls, or other related field
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in process controls, projects, or process safety management
• Equipment and plant design experience (relief valves, pumps, tanks, vessels, etc.)
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), such as DeltaV
• Internship or co-op experience in process industry/manufacturing

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 to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment 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 Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.