Process Engineering Intern: Hands-on Projects & Impact

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Duncombe (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer offers a summer 2027 Process Engineering Intern opportunity in Fort Dodge, Iowa, for a 12-week program from late May to mid-August 2027. You will tackle projects similar to those of full-time engineers, review P&IDs, PFDs, and drawings, and support process improvement and operations initiatives.

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience, receive guidance from engineers, and have opportunities to contribute to real plant challenges within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Engineering degree.
• 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.
• Willing and able to meet all physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take on projects that are representative of the work our full-time engineers do, gaining hands‑on experience solving real operational and process challenges.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation, including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), piping isometrics, plot plans, and specifications.
• Support process improvement, instrumentation, and operational excellence initiatives through project evaluations, data analysis, and engineering documentation development.
• Assist engineers with project execution, troubleshooting efforts, and continuous improvement opportunities that create value for the business.
• Participate in pressure and catalyst surveys, gaining firsthand exposure to critical process systems and plant operations.
• Own individual projects and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop recommendations and deliver results

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Koch Fertilizer offers a summer 2027 Process Engineering Intern opportunity in Fort Dodge, Iowa, for a 12-week program from late May to mid-August 2027. You will tackle projects similar to those of full-time engineers, review P&IDs, PFDs, and drawings, and support process improvement and operations initiatives.

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience, receive guidance from engineers, and have opportunities to contribute to real plant challenges within a collaborative team environment.