About the role#
As an Industrial Engineering Co-op, you will support our Pipeline Optimization team in Wichita. You will work with engineers, analysts, and industry experts to improve the effectiveness of optimization models used across our pipeline network. This role focuses on analytical problem-solving, modeling, and providing decision support through data-driven insights.
What you'll do#
- Develop, enhance, and maintain hydraulic and energy optimization models to support pipeline operations.
- Apply operations research, statistical analysis, and engineering principles to solve complex business and operational challenges.
- Support network analysis efforts to improve the movement of products throughout the pipeline system.
- Partner with internal teams to identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and optimize operating costs.
- Assist with economic modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with vendors on proof-of-concept projects and model development.
- Analyze operational data to improve system performance and model accuracy.
- Utilize industry software tools such as SPS, PLO, Synergi Liquid, Pipe Flow, and Fathom to model and evaluate pipeline systems.
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders through reports, visualizations, and presentations.
- Build an understanding of how optimization models support safe, reliable, and efficient business performance.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a 4-year degree program majoring in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
- Students currently enrolled in a master's program in these disciplines or MBA students with an engineering undergraduate degree are eligible.
- Must be eligible for full-time enrollment throughout the duration of the co-op assignment.
- Graduation date must be during or before Summer 2028.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring visa sponsorship or transfer.
Location & details#
- Location: Wichita, Kansas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
About Koch
Koch is a private holding company based in Wichita, Kansas. It operates businesses across more than 50 countries in sectors including energy, chemicals, manufacturing, and technology. The company employs approximately 120,000 people globally. Its operations focus on products related to food, water, transportation, and consumer goods.
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