Milling & Material Handling Engineering Intern - Summer

Milling And Material Handling Engineering Intern

The Design & Construction team supports the POET mission by providing high quality, timely and cost-conscious engineering, procurement and construction services. We provide this support through value-added design and technology innovation from a knowledgeable, hard-working staff. We work closely as a multi-disciplinary team, in a dynamic, fast-paced, ever-changing environment delivering the best product in the industry.

The Milling and Material Handling Engineering Intern will assist the Milling and Material Handling Engineering team with design, implementation, and specification of plant process systems and associated tasks and will work under close guidance of the Milling and Material Handling Engineers and Designers to complete assignments and develop knowledge and skills.

This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with Milling and Material Handling engineering and designer tasks, including, but not limited to:
• Grain and DDGS conveying system engineering design and layout
• Using AutoCAD and other CAD software to create basic 3D models, multi-view drawings and for drafting of material handling equipment, transitions, and layout drawings.
• Tearing down and rebuilding POET Load Toad railcar loading units and perform removal and installation activities at bioprocessing sites.
• Specifying equipment and instrumentation
• Procurement
• Contract Administration and contractor/vendor communication activities.
• Coordination with other engineering disciplines (Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) to achieve project goals.
• Completing data analysis of Milling and Material Handling system design.
• Assisting with on-site commissioning and start-up activities of grain conveying, hammer milling, dust collection, pneumatic transfer systems, truck and bulk weigh scales, grain probes and other material handling equipment.
• Fostering a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintaining a team environment and championing POET in the community
• Since we're all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

The POET Never Satisfied Internship openings are for Summer 2027. We post Internships in early September with the intention of having interns selected by November 1st.

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member's position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.