Renewables Engineering Co-op (Summer 2027)

The Andersons, Inc.; Logansport, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking a Renewables Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Logansport, IN.

You will work with our ethanol production facility's engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to apply engineering principles to real-world challenges, troubleshoot process issues, and analyze data to improve safety, reliability, and plant performance. As a junior-level student pursuing a relevant engineering degree, you will contribute to capital projects, document processes, and participate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Agriculture Systems, and/or Process Engineering.
• Junior standing with minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• 0-2 years’ relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support process engineering initiatives by troubleshooting operational challenges, analyzing data, and researching practical solutions to improve plant performance
• Collaborate with production operators, engineers, and maintenance personnel to identify process improvement opportunities and implement operational enhancement
• Assist with capital projects by supporting project planning, data collection, equipment evaluations, contractor coordination, and project execution activities
• Review and update process documentation, including P&IDs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and engineering records to ensure accuracy and alignment with current operations
• Conduct field observations, gather process data, and evaluate equipment and system performance to support engineering recommendations
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence
• Communicate engineering findings, project updates, and recommended solutions to cross-functional teams
• Take ownership of assigned projects and responsibilities, demonstrating increasing independence and technical capability throughout the co-op experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

0-2 years’ relevant experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (pursuing) in Chemical, Mechanical, Agriculture Systems, or Process Engineering

GPA 3.0 (Junior standing)

0-2 years’ relevant experience

Job description

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking a Renewables Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Logansport, IN.

You will work with our ethanol production facility's engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to apply engineering principles to real-world challenges, troubleshoot process issues, and analyze data to improve safety, reliability, and plant performance. As a junior-level student pursuing a relevant engineering degree, you will contribute to capital projects, document processes, and participate