Renewables Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

The Andersons, Inc. • Albion, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Andersons is a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, operating at the intersection of agriculture, energy, and global markets. The company spans the full value chain, supporting farmers, customers, and communities by moving food, feed, and fuel globally and advancing sustainable energy solutions. The Andersons is a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, invested in through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture of growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Their core principles include providing extraordinary service, employee improvement, community support, and increasing shareholder value.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Agriculture Systems, and/or Process Engineering
• Junior standing with minimum 3.0 GPA required
• Strong communication, problem solving, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• 0-2 years’ relevant experience required
• Has basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
• Works within clearly defined standard operations procedures and or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines
• Works with close supervision

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 enhancements.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern