Controls or Electrical Engineer Intern

Colonial Group; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a highly motivated Electrical and Controls Engineering Intern for the 2027 summer program in Rochester Hills, MI. You will work with an experienced engineering group that mentors you through installation, design, and project engineering tasks.

Candidates pursuing BS/MS Electrical Engineering with a 3.0+ GPA and the ability to travel to job sites will fit well. Knowledge of Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, ProfiNet, PLC and HMI programming, and the ability read

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/MS Electrical Engineering with solid academic record.
• GPA 3.0 or higher required for consideration.
• Willingness to travel to job sites for extended periods.
• Familiarity with networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, ProfiNet, etc.).
• Experience with PLC programming (preferably Allen Bradley).
• Experience with HMI programming (preferably Allen Bradley).
• Ability to read electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Summer intern/co-op experiences will include exposure to installation, design, and project engineering.
• Mentorship from an experienced engineering group to guide your growth.
• Develop hands-on skills through real-world projects and tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers on electrical control projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Networking protocols

PLC programming

HMI programming

Reading schematics

Travel to sites

Education

BS/MS Electrical Engineering

GPA 3.0+

Job description

NOW accepting applications for 2027 summer engineering interns!
As an Electrical and Controls Engineering Intern, you will have an opportunity to work with an experienced group of engineering professionals that will not only provide you with challenging work but will mentor and encourage you to learn and grow. Summer intern/co-op experiences will include exposure to installation, design, project engineering, and more!

We are interested in candidates who are highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills, recognized leadership experience and outstanding academic records in engineering. Generally, undergraduate students selected for the co-op program and internships have completed their freshman year.
Summer internships are 11 weeks in length. Co-op education assignments, which are available throughout the year, typically run from 11 weeks to 6 months.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a BS/MS Electrical Engineering degree

• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above

• Ability to travel to job-sites for extended periods of time

• Knowledge of and/or experience with networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, ProfiNet,etc.)

• Knowledge of and/or experience with PLC programming (preferably Allen Bradley)

• Knowledge of and/or experience with HMI programming (preferably Allen Bradley)

• Ability to read an electrical schematic