Renewables Engineering Co-op — Spring/Summer 2027 (40h/wk)

Valero Energy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero Energy invites engineering students to join its Renewables Engineering Co-op for Spring through Summer 2027. The program offers hands-on experience in a bio-refining environment, with mentors and real-world projects.

Interns will support the Engineering Manager across design, modification and operation of plant equipment, while learning through a formal mentor program and internal training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Biosystems Engineering or related engineering major required.
• A minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the intern / co-op program required.
• Graduation date on or after the end of the intern / co-op program required.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week required.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for the ethanol plant and engineering manager.
• Supports design, modification and operation of process equipment in the ethanol plant.
• Develops and executes capital, expense and maintenance projects safely and efficiently.
• Prepares justification, cost estimates and project documents for approval.
• Develops technical specifications to procure equipment and services.
• Supports maintenance and operations as a technical resource.
• Complies with OSHA PSM requirements including MOCs, P&IDs, isometrics, and equipment specs.

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Biosystems Engineering

Job description

Valero Energy invites engineering students to join its Renewables Engineering Co-op for Spring through Summer 2027. The program offers hands-on experience in a bio-refining environment, with mentors and real-world projects.

Interns will support the Engineering Manager across design, modification and operation of plant equipment, while learning through a formal mentor program and internal training opportunities.