Controls or Electrical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Colonial Group; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Michigan is inviting applications for 2027 summer engineering interns as Electrical and Controls Engineering Interns. You will work with experienced professionals, receive mentorship, and gain exposure to installation, design, project engineering, and more.

Ideal candidates are pursuing BS/MS EE, maintain a 3.0+ GPA, and are willing to travel to job-sites. Familiarity with Ethernet networks, PLC and HMI programming (Allen Bradley preferred), and reading electrical schematics

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS/MS Electrical Engineering degree
• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Willingness to travel to job-sites
• Knowledge of Ethernet networks (Ethernet/ControlNet/DeviceNet/ProfiNet)
• Knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley preferred)
• Knowledge of HMI programming (Allen Bradley preferred)
• Ability to read electrical schematics

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical installation and commissioning
• Support design and project engineering tasks
• Learn PLC and HMI programming with guidance
• Travel to job-sites as needed

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Industrial networks

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/MS Electrical Engineering

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

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