INTERN - Control Systems Engineer

APPLY BY:   2/12/25

Target 11-week Internship Dates:  5/19/25 – 7/31/25

(4-10 work schedule M-Th 6:30am - 5:00pm) Some flexibility with scheduled hours.  May have the opportunity for one day a week remote work (conditions apply).

The purpose of this internship is for an individual to participate in Engineering Services, Electrical and Control System Engineering Division's responsibilities. You will help identify solutions to technical multi-disciplinary engineering problems that require the use of independent judgment and initiative in making technical decisions of considerable difficulty and impact. In addition, the internship will provide opportunities to develop engineering designs and/or specifications and utilize PLC/SCADA programming software to support CAP Asset Modification process.

1. Participate with other Electrical and Controls System Engineers in executing construction and design work.
2. Become familiar with how design work is performed from an equipment owner’s perspective.
3. Participate in programming of PLC/SCADA systems.
4. Help review and approve project as-built phase in project closeout. 
5. Become familiar with and apply field construction safety standards.

At end of the 11-week engagement, the intern will prepare and deliver a presentation which includes:

• A summary of the work completed
• What they learned
• An evaluation of the intern experience at CAP
• Recommendations for future interns

• Junior or higher-level student (or recent grad) working toward a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. May be an undergrad or grad student.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Clear oral communication skills and team leadership ability.
• Ability to multi-task, adapt to various personality types, and function in a rapidly moving multi-disciplinary environment.
• Must submit transcripts (unofficial or official) with the online application.
• Must be legally authorized to work a paid internship in the United States.

Salary : $20