Agricultural Engineering Internship
About The Position
The Agricultural Engineering Intern will support the design, evaluation, and improvement of engineering systems used in commercial turfgrass production. This internship offers hands-on experience applying engineering principles to real-world agricultural operations. Working closely with farm managers, agronomists, and operations teams, the intern will assist with projects aimed at increasing efficiency, sustainability, and productivity across turfgrass production fields. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in agricultural engineering, biological systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field who are interested in agricultural systems and applied field engineering.
Requirements
- Ability to interpret data and identify trends or inefficiencies.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Interest in farm machinery, irrigation systems, and infrastructure design.
- Ability to understand how mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems interact.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
- Accurate documentation and data entry.
- Commitment to precision in measurements and reporting.
- Customer Service experience
- Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals and professional journals
- Ability to solve practical industry related problems.
- Professional or educational experience in agricultural engineering, biological systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field who are interested in agricultural systems and applied field engineering.
- Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze operational data related to water usage, fuel consumption, field productivity, and system efficiency.
- Use spreadsheets or software tools to develop reports and performance summaries.
- Support mapping and GPS-based field data analysis where applicable.
- Assist in evaluating precision agriculture technologies
- Support pilot projects involving sensors, telemetry systems, or equipment automation.
- Follow all company safety protocols and engineering standards.
- Support documentation efforts related to regulatory or environmental compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness)
- Hourly Benefits Overview
- Salary Benefits Overview
- Access to Employee Marketplace
- Employer-sponsored discounts
- Health and Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance programs
- Internship positions may include competitive hourly pay, hands-on industry experience, mentorship from experienced leaders, and exposure to professional projects in agribusiness operations. Students seeking academic credit are welcome. The company is willing to coordinate with the student’s college or university and complete any required paperwork to facilitate academic credit.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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