Renewables Engineering Intern (On-going)

ValeroValeroUnited States
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9/8/2026

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Internship

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On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will provide technical support for the design, modification, and operation of process equipment at an ethanol plant. They will also assist in managing capital and maintenance projects while ensuring compliance with OSHA process safety regulations.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, or Biosystems Engineering with at least 60 credit hours completed. Applicants must be able to work on-site in Linden, IN, with specific hour requirements for semesters and summer.

Key skills

Technical supportProcess equipment designProject managementCost estimationTechnical specificationsTroubleshootingOSHA complianceProcess safety managementMOC documentationP&ID maintenanceEngineering designCapital project execution

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Valero

Industry

Oil and Gas

Employees

11,131

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

Valero is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products. We are a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio, Texas, fueled by nearly 10,000 employees and 14 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3 million barrels per day. We also proudly operate 12 ethanol plants in the Mid-Continent of the U.S., with a combined production capacity of 1.6 billion gallons per year. Our petroleum refineries are located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Valero also is a joint venture partner in Diamond Green Diesel, which operates a renewable diesel plant in Norco, Louisiana. Diamond Green Diesel is North America’s largest biomass-based diesel plant. Valero sells its products in the wholesale rack or bulk markets in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and Latin America. Approximately 7,000 outlets carry Valero’s brand names. Visit www.valero.com for more information, and click 'Careers' to explore opportunities!

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Job categories

EngineeringEnergyManufacturing

Description

Provides assistance to the Engineering Manager by providing technical support for the ethanol plant. Supports activities related to the design, modification and operation of process equipment in the ethanol plant. Supports projects from conception through completion including the development, design and execution of capital, expense and maintenance projects in a safe and efficient manner. Works with operations and maintenance personnel to provide optimization, troubleshooting advice and generalized technical guidance. Prepares justification, cost estimates and other project documents as required for approval. Develops technical specifications to procure equipment and services. Supports maintenance and operations as a technical resource. Completes other requirements for compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management Regulations including but not limited to the maintenance of documentations such as MOCs, P&IDs, isometrics, and equipment specifications. This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay. This position is an ongoing internship which requires the student to work 20-25 hours per week at the ethanol plant during the spring and fall semesters and 40 hours per week during the summer and will continue a minimum of one year. Position is available at the following location: Linden, IN Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in Chemical, Mechanical or Biosystems Engineering or related engineering major required. A minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the intern program required. Graduation date on or after December 2027 required. Ability to work 20-25 hours per week during the Spring/Fall semesters required. Ability to work 40 hours per week during the Summer required. Overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred. Candidate required to live within commuting distance to Linden, IN. Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen. Please include the following in your resume: Overall GPA and Major - Expected Graduation Date About the Valero Intern Program The Valero Intern Program fuels a broader company mission to develop reliable, affordable and sustainable energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. When you join Valero, you can expect to work with teams that are inclusive and results-driven while celebrating every employee’s strengths and ideas. Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status including sexual orientation, gender identity, Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities and protected Veterans.

Requirements

  • •Technical support
  • •Process equipment design
  • •Project management
  • •Cost estimation
  • •Technical specifications
  • •Troubleshooting
  • •OSHA compliance
  • •Process safety management
  • •MOC documentation
  • •P&ID maintenance
  • •Engineering design
  • •Capital project execution

Benefits

  • •Overtime pay

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