Milling & Material Handling Engineering Intern - Summer

About Poet

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

We're all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren't just slogans on our walls. It's the way we do things  provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It's the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard.

We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

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
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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.

• Junior or senior-level student majoring in an Engineering program, preferably Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Milling Science or related discipline.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced design and construction environment.
• Effective communication both in writing and in person.
• Ability to understand the technical and day-to-day operation of a bioprocessing facility.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools and excellent mechanical ability.
• Knowled…