Project Engineer Intern

Vylor, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. in Johnston, Iowa, offers a Summer 2027 Project Engineering Internship to support facility design, upgrades, renewals, and retrofits at seed production sites. You will work alongside engineers, contractors, and cross-functional partners on active projects.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to project controls, field execution, and technical documentation, with up to 40% travel to seed facilities. Enrollment in relevant engineering programs is required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in an engineering field and enrolled at an accredited college or university during the internship term.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing engineering activities for facility design, upgrades, renewals, and retrofits.
• Prepare or update technical documentation, drawings, scopes, specifications, meeting records, and other project deliverables.
• Support project budgets, schedules, risk tracking, and change-management documentation under guidance of project leadership.
• Review contractor or supplier design packages for alignment with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Participate in site visits to observe construction activities, collect field data, and support contractor coordination.
• Communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations through written updates and a final presentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in mechanical/agricultural/chemical/construction/civil/electrical engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Project

Data-analysis tools

Engineering document mgmt systems

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of AgricultureAt Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer, Brevant, and Hoegemeyer, delivering performance farmers rely on.Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.Vylor is seeking a Project Engineering Intern to join our Professional Internship Program for Summer 2027. This role provides hands-on experience supporting the design, renewal, and improvement of seed production facilities while working alongside project managers, engineers, contractors, and cross-functional partners.Based in Johnston, Iowa, you will contribute to active engineering projects and gain exposure to facility design, project planning, field execution, and the processes used to deliver safe, reliable capital improvements. The internship may include travel to seed production facilities.What You Will DoProject execution: Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing engineering activities for facility design, upgrades, renewals, and retrofits.Technical documentation: Prepare or update technical documentation, drawings, scopes, specifications, meeting records, and other project deliverables.Project controls: Support project budgets, schedules, risk tracking, and change-management documentation under the guidance of project leadership.Design coordination: Review contractor or supplier design packages and help confirm alignment with project requirements and applicable engineering standards.Field experience: Participate in site visits to observe construction activities, collect field data, document conditions, and support contractor coordination.Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, operations, safety, quality, procurement, and other partners to resolve issues and advance project work.Business communication: Communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations through written updates and a final presentation.QualificationsRequiredCurrently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in mechanical, agricultural, chemical, construction, civil, electrical engineering, or a related engineering fieldEnrollment at an accredited college or university during the academic term immediately following the internshipStrong problem-solving, organizational, written communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently, manage assigned priorities, and collaborate effectively within a teamInterest in facility design, construction, manufacturing, capital projects, or project managementWillingness and ability to travel up to 40% during the internshipAbility to meet the position's U.S. work-authorization requirementsPreferredCoursework or project experience involving facility design, construction management, manufacturing, process systems, or project controlsFamiliarity with CAD, Microsoft Project, data-analysis tools, or engineering-document-management systemsKnowledge of Lean construction, continuous-improvement methods, or front-end project planningPrevious internship, co-op, laboratory, design-team, or field experience in an engineering environmentWhat You Will GainExposure to the full lifecycle of capital engineering projects in agricultural operationsHands-on experience supporting facility design, upgrades, construction, and project controlsFamiliarity with Vylor's project-development and delivery framework, including front-end loading stagesOpportunities to build technical, project-management, contractor-coordination, and communication skillsMentoring, networking, and professional-development opportunities with experienced engineering professionalsInternship DetailsLocation: Johnston, IowaTiming: Summer 2027Travel: Up to 40% to Vylor seed production facilities; transportation and accommodations are provided for approved business travelJoin Vylor to gain practical engineering experience and help deliver improvements that strengthen seed production operations.Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.