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Plant Engineer Co-op/Intern

CF Industries
Sergeant Bluff, IA Intern
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Engineer Co-op/Intern position at CF Industries?

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function

Intern/Co-op

Job Summary

Responsible for completing multiple projects over the course of the co-op or internship. This can result in the engineer identifying an opportunity for improvement, recommending a solution, and directing implementation of the change. The Plant Engineer co-op/intern has a direct impact upon organizational success by assisting in plant reliability improvement efforts.

Job Description

  • Serves as a technical resource and project lead for repairs and installation of plant equipment, including piping systems, valves, pumps, compressors, and turbines.
  • Manages projects to completion, working with multidisciplinary teams, gathering technical information, performing engineering calculations, and presenting project results and recommendations.
  • Develops, reviews & updates site maintenance and mechanical integrity procedures to improve plant reliability and process safety.
  • Conducts mechanical failure analyses & reports on findings to avoid recurrence
  • Assists Plant Engineers with day-to-day tasks.

Successful Incumbents Will Have

  • Must be a current college student enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering program at an ABET‑accredited institution.
  • Previous co-op or intern experience is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to make verbal and written presentations to communicate ideas effectively.
  • Expected to effectively communicate with outside vendors and contractors.
  • Become knowledgeable in the plant processes, plant specifications, and materials of construction.
  • Commitment to fulfil a summer internship or 7-8 month co-op assignment.

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If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at talentacquisition@cfindustries.com.

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