Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern

Flint Hills Resources; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Hills Resources is offering a Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern program at our Corpus Christi refinery. This 12-week, in-person internship provides hands-on experience with rotating equipment, reliability, and project execution while pairing interns with mentors and Koch Industries’ leadership concepts.

You will gain exposure to safety practices, operations, and the local community, preparing you for a career in energy and process engineering.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4 year Mechanical Engineering program.
• Eligible for full-time employment during or before Summer 2028.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Work on real-life projects related to rotating equipment, reliability, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in a 12-week in-person internship at the refinery.
• Learn about Koch Industries, leadership principles, and local community engagement.

Education

Enrolled in a 4 year Mechanical Engineering program

Job description

Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern

FUEL YOUR FUTURE. Flint Hills Resources (FHR), a Koch company, operates refineries, pipelines and terminals that produce, store and market gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and asphalt. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, and strategically located throughout Minnesota, Texas and the Midwest, FHR strives to deliver value to our customers while maintaining a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and serving our communities responsibly. We are hiring for Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Interns for our refinery in Corpus Christi, TX.

FHR interns collaborate within our teams on real life projects and challenges. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you’ll invest in your future while learning about various rotating equipment, equipment reliability and performance, project management, and troubleshooting situations. Interns are assigned individual projects as well as mentors to help them pave their way to success. Our 12-week in-person internships located at our refineries offer you a first-hand look at the opportunities available to you in the industry as well as our company.

What You Will Do

At FHR, interns gain real-world, hands-on experience, with the opportunity to tackle significant projects, problem-solve, and take ownership of their work. Alongside your day-to-day role, the FHR Intern Program offers an opportunity to learn more about Koch Industries, our people, Principle Based Management, and the local community you will be working in, all while growing your network. Through weekly learning sessions, location-specific programming, and professional development, we aim to help every individual grow and learn how they can best contribute. This 12-week program will allow you to experience Life at Koch, as you start your career and go anywhere within our network of companies. At FHR/Koch, we are proud to be consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Enrolled in a 4 year degree program majoring in Mechanical Engineering
• Eligible for full-time employment during or before Summer 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline – delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

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, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and 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.

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. Please click here for additional information.