JZ Summer 2026 Project Engineer Intern

Your Job

John Zink, a Koch Engineering Solutions (KES) company, is seeking a Project Engineer Intern to our dynamic team during Summer 2026. This position is located in Tulsa, OK.

Our Team

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions business, is the leading global combustion and emission control partner, delivering exceptional, tailored solutions including industrial burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, and vapor control systems. Backed by decades of proven performance, unrivaled research and development, plus expert service and support, we tackle the industry's most challenging demands and foster transformative, collaborative partnerships. Our enduring commitment to excellence not only shapes our legacy but also our future, by delivering reliable solutions that drive progress and ensure lasting impact for decades to come.

What You Will Do

• Apply Engineering and Process Expertise: Analyze technical data, specifications, or process parameters to support design, optimization, and implementation efforts grounded in engineering fundamentals.
• Contribute to Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Assist in identifying and researching creative, cost-effective solutions or process enhancements that address current challenges and align with market and regulatory conditions.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams-including project managers, operators, quality, suppliers, and customers-to gather information, coordinate activities, and drive project or process success.
• Engage in Data-Driven Problem Solving: Collect and analyze relevant data, perform root cause analysis, and apply structured decision-making tools to identify issues and support effective resolutions.
• Communicate Proactively and Transparently: Prepare clear documentation, status updates, and presentations to ensure alignment and foster open communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate Ownership and Accountability: Track assigned tasks and deliverables through project or process lifecycles, proactively managing risks and supporting successful implementation and follow-up.
• Maintain Customer and Systems Focus: Understand customer requirements and how individual projects or processes integrate into broader systems to drive value creation and optimize outcomes.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Enrolled in a degree or alternative program. (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
• Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Currently enrolled in a degree program of Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

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.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, John Zink is a global leader in emissions control and a pioneer in modern Combustion solutions. Our research and development facilities make up the largest testing complex of its kind. Additionally, our worldwide service organization is the largest, most technically advanced team of its kind. We provide solutions to capture emissions, destroy pollutants, manage waste and heat vital processes to help industries operate more cleanly and efficiently.

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.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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