Maintenance & Engineering Intern

Primary Purpose

This internship will support Maintenance and Engineering teams by evaluating water usage throughout the facility and identifying opportunities for water conservation and efficiency improvements.  Working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams, the intern will review process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), analyze water distribution systems, and assess current water consumption practices.  The project will focus on identifying practical solutions that reduce water usage, improve systems efficiency, and support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Project Highlights

1. Lead a Water Conservation and Water Savings Improvement Project focused on identifying opportunities to reduce water consumption and improve resource efficiency throughout the facility.
2. Review P&IDs and evaluate facility water systems to identify process improvements, conservation opportunities, and sustainable operating practices.
3. Analyze water usage data and system performance to support data-driven recommendations that reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
4. Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to develop practical solutions that support continuous improvement, cost savings, and environmental stewardship.
5. Gain hands-on experience with industrial utility systems, process flow analysis, and sustainability initiatives while contributing to projects that have measurable impact on facility performance.
6. Completes assigned tasks identified by department mentor.
7. Attends semi-monthly seminar series.
8. Completes and presents summer project presentation.
9. Completes internship evaluations at weeks 5 and 10.
10. Follows all company safety policies, standard operating procedure (SOP) regulations, as well as supports the Goal Zero mission statement.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental, Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, or relates discipline).              
• Strong computer skills aligned with an engineering curriculum, including experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in utilities, water conservations, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams. 
• Self-motivated, detail-orientated team player committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Must pass the Mountaire Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel. 

Internship Program Requirements

• Complete assigned project identified by department mentor.
• Attend weekly seminar series across different Mountaire facilities.
• All interns must be available to travel to Delaware during the last week of the program or final presentations (August 2-6, 2027).
• All interns are required to complete a 10-minute presentation on their project at the conclusion of summer.  Presentations will take place in Millsboro, DE at the Administrative Building during the week of August 2-6.
• All interns must complete a mid-way evaluation (week 5) along with a final evaluation (week 10).

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Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance. Mountaire Overview Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are:  eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k),  Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!