2026 Summer/Fall Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Intern

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Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

Term: 8 months (starting in May)

At Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES), the Instrumentation and Controls Team supports the KAES manufacturing facilities in running a safe and reliable business. The team has diverse capabilities in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, instrumentation engineering, project engineering, equipment condition assessment and nondestructive testing.

The Instrumentation and Controls Team is hiring an I&C intern focused on instrumentation and controls.

What You Will Do

• Working directly with Instrumentation & Controls Engineering and Reliability. Applying fundamentals and engineering tools to design Instrumentation and control systems.
• Maintain clear documentation on design and test development
• Interface with outside material suppliers, contract manufacturers, and product distributors
• Provide products support and evolution
• Work on instrumentation calibration, loop checks, and control system troubleshooting
• Support programming and configuration of PLCs and DCS systems for process control

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled as a third- or fourth-year student in an Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical Engineering degree or related degree, or alternative program. (e.g., 4 year college program, 2 year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
• Legal authorization to work permanently in Canada for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas
• Ability to climb up to 150 ft above ground level on occasion
• Ability to lift 30 lb weight when required
• Ability to make confined space entry on occasion

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools
• Familiarity with PLC programming or DCS systems
• Exposure to electrical codes (Canadian Electrical Code, NFPA)
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical or control systems

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

A culture that places top priority on integrity and compliance
Opportunity for career growth at one of the largest, financially stable companies in the world
Encouragement to challenge the status quo and share knowledge
Responsibilities and rewards based on contributions
Continued company growth as a result of reinvesting 90% of our earnings

Based in Brandon, Manitoba, we synthesize and blend nitrogen, phosphate, and sulfur products with ammonia, which we market primarily in the prairie provinces of Canada and the northern United States. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, we employ approximately 270 dedicated team members. Our fundamental commitment to safety, health, and environmental stewardship drives all our processes.

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.