Controls + Automation Engineering Co-Op

hargroveepc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove seeks an engineering intern in Houston to support chemical, electrical, or computer engineering projects by assisting with automation and controls design and by developing preliminary designs as opportunities arise. The role is performed under direct supervision with a close team.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a relevant degree, maintain a 2.7+ GPA, and demonstrate strong time management, organization, and communication skills while learning and applying design standards.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master program of Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering at an accredited university.
• GPA of 2.7 or higher is required.
• Willingness to learn and apply automation engineering design standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments on schedule.
• Learn and utilize automation engineering design standards.
• Assist in problem solving to determine simple, efficient approaches.
• Assist in producing estimate level preliminary designs.
• Assist in producing detailed design calculations, spreadsheets, reports, drawings, and sketches.
• Assist engineers in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.

Skills

Fast learner

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Estimating task completion

Forecasting hours

Education

Bachelor or Master in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

GPA 2.7 or above

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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.