Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027)

The Andersons is a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, integrating agriculture, energy, and global markets. From the farm to customers worldwide, we help move food, feed, and fuel where it’s needed most. Our business spans the full value chain, directly supporting farmers, customers, and communities. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and shaping our future. We invest in development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture of growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About the role

The Engineering Co-op supports facility and infrastructure projects through AutoCAD drafting, structural assessments, project coordination, and technical documentation. This role provides hands-on engineering experience while working closely with engineering, operations, and contractor partners.

Responsibilities

• Act as a team member in supporting engineering projects and activities, including collecting data for program managers, coordinating tasks, and applying science, technology, and mathematics to develop creative solutions.
• Expedite in-house design of engineering projects and specify functional requirements as needed.
• Demonstrate increasing ownership and responsibility for activities and projects as the co-op progresses.
• Work closely with operations, engineering staff, and contractors/vendors to plan and support engineering activities, conduct structural assessments, collect data, draft documents, gauge bids/estimates, and complete AutoCAD assignments.
• Perform systems and information upkeep, manage administrative duties such as scanning drawings, handling documents, and preparing technical reports and summaries.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or construction engineering.
• Sophomore standing required; junior or senior standing strongly preferred.
• 3.0 GPA or higher required.
• AutoCAD experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.

Competencies

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments.
• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.