Process Engineering Intern: Hands-On Projects & Optimization

Flint Hills Resources; Duncombe (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer invites applications for a 12-week Process Engineering Intern program in Fort Dodge, Iowa, running from late May to mid-August 2027. You will engage with the Engineering team, review drawings and diagrams, and contribute to process improvements and project evaluations.

The internship emphasizes hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to real operations, with opportunities to own projects and work alongside experienced engineers.

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 P&IDs, 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

Job description

Koch Fertilizer invites applications for a 12-week Process Engineering Intern program in Fort Dodge, Iowa, running from late May to mid-August 2027. You will engage with the Engineering team, review drawings and diagrams, and contribute to process improvements and project evaluations.

The internship emphasizes hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to real operations, with opportunities to own projects and work alongside experienced engineers.