Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

CVR Energy, Inc.
East Dubuque, Illinois, United StatesPosted Sep 8, 2026
Summer 2027

About the role

POSITION SUMMARY

This intern position will be responsible for researching, developing, and assisting with improving manufacturing processes, methods, and systems for products, facilities, fixtures, tooling, equipment, and/or materials. The intern will be assigned a mentor to assist with personal goal setting for the internship. The internship will include awareness training and an orientation to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) regulations at the nitrogen plant.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • College student studying mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering

who has completed or entering into their Junior or Senior year at an accredited College or University

  • Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, preferred
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Excellent written and verbal communication; and presentation skills
  • Expert technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other related

platforms/systems

  • Out of the box thinking, problem solving, relationship building and

interpersonal skills

  • Collaborative team player with ability to partner and liaise with varying

levels and departments within the organization

  • Highly organized, efficient with process improvement mindset and skillset
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Ability to understand and follow specific plant procedures for safety
  • Previous work and/or coursework experience with manufacturing/process

engineering, preferred

  • Fluent in English, both oral and written

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

During the course of the internship, the intern will participate in the

following

  • Safety and Team Meetings
  • Work performing preventative maintenance
  • Work to perform troubleshooting and instrument repairs
  • May shadow Plant Operators
  • May shadow a Laboratory Technician
  • Observe an Instrument Technician testing an Instrument Protective Function

(IPF)

  • Make computer entries