Electrical Engineer Intern

Koch•Fort Dodge, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Koch Fertilizer is looking for a 2027 Summer Electrical Engineer Intern to join our Engineering team in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027. 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. Koch has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a relevant degree or certificate, such as Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or other related field.
Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028
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

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment, engines, rotating equipment, or maintenance systems
Demonstrated involvement in engineering design teams, student organizations, or hands-on mechanical projects

Responsibilities

Assist with troubleshooting plant electrical and instrumentation equipment: motors, drives, analyzers, control panels, power distribution, and transmitters
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs: inspect, test, and document electrical and instrumentation systems
Help evaluate and specify new electrical equipment, instrumentation, and system upgrades: prepare data sheets, one-line diagrams, and cost estimates
Collaborate on capital improvement and reliability projects: participate in design reviews and vendor discussions
Contribute to risk assessments, root cause analyses, and troubleshooting efforts to improve equipment reliability and plant performance
Prepare technical reports and present findings to the engineering and operations teams