What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 position at Lensa?
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Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
Summary
Come join our Agribusiness team in Salisbury, MD for Summer 2026! Our Engineering Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 10 - 12 week period. Come experience an inside look in the world of plant operations.
What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship?
Principal And Essential Duties & Responsibilities
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
Summary
Come join our Agribusiness team in Salisbury, MD for Summer 2026! Our Engineering Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 10 - 12 week period. Come experience an inside look in the world of plant operations.
What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship?
- Competitive Pay
- Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns
- Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor
- Learning Workshops
- Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms
- Interaction with Senior Leadership
- Housing Stipend
Principal And Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct research and develop scope for a high-impact engineering project
- Analyze cost estimates and propose viable solutions to improve business operations
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership
- Assist project managers with active and developing projects
- Learn and apply project management methodologies used at Perdue
- Help track timelines, budgets, and deliverables
- Support operations, maintenance, and operational technologies teams
- Participate in troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives
- Organize engineering and project files across multiple locations
- Maintain version control and ensure accessibility of key documents
- Create and refine presentations for internal stakeholders
- Communicate technical concepts in a clear, engaging format
- Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree.
- Degree in an Engineering capacity
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work well within a team setting, as well as independently.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate in a team atmosphere.
- Able to move freely throughout the agribusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 -150'), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 lbs.), exposure temperatures (0-100) degrees Fahrenheit, humidity (0-100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).
- Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Required to travel to remote agribusiness facilities and customer locations
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $22 - $28
