Project Engineer Intern

Koch Fertilizer, LLC; Wever (IA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Educational assistance

Paid vacation/time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Aerospace/industrial PPE provided

Descripción de la vacante

Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC in Wever, Iowa, is seeking a 2027 Summer Project Engineering Intern for a 12-week program from late May to mid-August 2027. The role offers hands-on experience, reviewing drawings, and supporting capital and operations projects.

You will work with engineering and maintenance teams, gain exposure to P&IDs, PFDs, and project planning, and contribute to safety and reliability initiatives while developing practical skills.

Formación

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Chemical, or related).
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2029.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Able to meet all physical requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Take on projects similar to full-time project engineers, supporting capital and operational improvement projects.
• Review engineering drawings and documentation, including P&IDs, PFDs, specs, and layouts.
• Support planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and execution with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in design, evaluation, and implementation of safety, reliability, and performance projects.
• Manage individual project tasks and contribute to larger capital efforts from concept to execution.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals to develop solutions and create value.

Conocimientos

Project management

Capital projects

Construction

Reliability

Process improvement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLCis looking for a 2027 Summer Project Engineering Intern to join our Engineering team in Wever, Iowa.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

• Take on projects that are representative of the work our full-time project engineers do, gaining hands‑on experience supporting capital and operational improvement projects.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation, including Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), specifications, and equipment layouts.
• Support project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and execution activities while partnering with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Assist with the design, evaluation, and implementation of projects that improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.
• Manage individual project assignments and contribute to larger capital projects from concept through execution.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals to develop solutions, overcome challenges, and create value for the business

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb straight ladders. Some work may require heights in excess of 100 feet.
• Wearing industrial chemical plant uniforms and PPE as required.
• Confined space entry may be required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Chemical, or another related field
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2029
• 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

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous internship, co-op, research, or project experience in manufacturing, engineering, construction, or industrial operations.
• Experience in project management, capital projects, construction, reliability, or process improvement initiatives.

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.

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 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
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• 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 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.