Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
S
Simplot
Chemical Engineering / Chemistry Intern (Pocatello, Idaho)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Career Insights for Chemical Engineer (General)
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Idaho data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Chemical Engineer researches, develops and implements processes used in chemical manufacturing. May develop chemical processes used to create products or develop processes used to manufacture chemicals. Designs and tests production processes and techniques.
$102,884 / year median in Idaho
+7% projected growth
Job Description
The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary We currently have a Chemical Engineering / Chemistry Intern position in the Mining & Manufacturing department of Simplot. This role will be focused on supporting the mining of phosphate ore and production of phosphate and ammonia based fertilizers from the Frontier Building in Pocatello, ID. This role is expected to be involved with the development of new products/processes and refinements of existing processes. The role will be tailored depending on if the successful applicant is working towards a Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree. The position is a full-time internship starting in January of 2027. The preference is for an internship lasting at least 8 months. Key Responsibilities Duties provide meaningful work experience and business knowledge to college students in pursuit of a Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree:
Summary We currently have a Chemical Engineering / Chemistry Intern position in the Mining & Manufacturing department of Simplot. This role will be focused on supporting the mining of phosphate ore and production of phosphate and ammonia based fertilizers from the Frontier Building in Pocatello, ID. This role is expected to be involved with the development of new products/processes and refinements of existing processes. The role will be tailored depending on if the successful applicant is working towards a Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree. The position is a full-time internship starting in January of 2027. The preference is for an internship lasting at least 8 months. Key Responsibilities Duties provide meaningful work experience and business knowledge to college students in pursuit of a Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree:
- Performs routine aspects of chemical engineering / chemistry requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering / chemistry principles under close supervision
- May use computer-assisted software and equipment to perform engineering/chemistry tasks
- Assists with lab and pilot-scale testing and evaluation occurring both indoors and outdoors
- Collects and prepares data for evaluation.
- May assist in the coordination of projects from conception (feasibility) through final plan preparations
- Handles various administrative duties
- Provides support to staff members as needed
- May provide support for multiple facilities across the Mining & Manufacturing business unit located in California, Idaho, Neveda, Utah, and WyomingTypical Education Working toward a BS in Chemical Engineering or ChemistryRelevant Experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment
- Able to keep up in a fast paced work environment
- Fluent in Microsoft Office products including
Word and Excel Job Requisition ID:
26616Travel Required:
Less than 10% Location(s): ABW Frontier Office -Pocatello Country:
United States- The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.