Controls + Automation Engineering Co-Op

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) benefits

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors, located in Houston, Texas, is seeking candidates for engineering assignments that involve utilizing design methods based on theory and practical experience. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master program in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering and have a GPA of at least 2.7.

Successful candidates will engage in various tasks including producing designs, calculations, and collaborating with engineers to solve problems. Hargrove emphasizes a culture of trust and team collaboration, offering comprehensive benefits to eligible Teammates.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a related engineering program with a GPA of 2.7 or above.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and prioritize assignments.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments on schedule and produce detailed design calculations.
• Assist in resolving routine layout problems and estimate design tasks.
• Work under the supervision of engineers to solve engineering tasks.

Skills

Time management

Organization skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Outlook

Education

Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master program in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing increasingly complex engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. Assignments may be extremely varied and diverse in nature and may include assisting with automation and controls engineering and DCS, PLC, and HMI systems development, depending on project availability. Opportunities may be available for on-site support. This work will be performed under direct supervision and in a close group of teammates.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ability to complete assignments on schedule.
• Ability to learn and utilize automation engineering design standards.
• Assisting in problem solving to determine the most simple, efficient approach to solving engineering tasks.
• Assisting in producing estimate level preliminary designs.
• Assisting in producing detail design calculations, spreadsheets, reports, drawings, and sketches for various projects.
• Assisting engineers and specialists in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.

Ideal Background

Education:

Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master program of Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering program at an accredited university is required. GPA: 2.7 or above

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to learn new skills in a timely manner.
• Good time management skills.
• Good organization skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Forecasting hours to complete assignments.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.