Process Engineering Intern

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer in Beatrice, Nebraska offers a summer 2027 Process Engineering Intern role within our Engineering team for a 12-week program from late May to mid-August 2027.

As an intern, you will partner with operations, process engineers, and instrumentation technicians to troubleshoot process challenges, analyze data, and support process optimization. You will assist with control system development and review key engineering deliverables.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited engineering program relevant to process engineering.
• Eligible for full-time employment by May 2028.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot process challenges with operations, process engineers, and instrumentation technicians.
• Support process optimization via data analysis and engineering evaluations.
• Assist with design, programming, and enhancement of process control systems.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, and process calculations.
• Participate in MOC activities and process safety improvements.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Instrumentation & Controls

Education

Engineering degree program enrollment

Tools

DeltaV

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?

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 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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).