Controls + Automation Engineering Co-Op

Hargrove; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove & Associates Inc. in Mobile, AL is seeking a Controls + Automation Engineering Co-Op to support design and engineering tasks under supervision.

You may assist with automation projects, DCS, PLC and HMI development, and on-site project support as needed. The ideal candidate is enrolled in a Bachelor or Master program in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, with strong communication, organization, and time-management skills, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced team

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor or Master program in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• GPA 2.7 or above.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist with automation and controls engineering tasks.
• Support DCS, PLC, and HMI development.
• Prepare design calculations, spreadsheets, and drawings.
• Assist in estimating preliminary designs.
• Learn and apply engineering design standards.

Skills

Time management

Organization skills

Prioritization

Communication skills

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor or Master in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Controls + Automation Engineering Co-Op### Controls + Automation Engineering Co-OpApply: Mobile, AL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 2026-001273# 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 CultureWe 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 StatementHargrove 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.