Electrical Eng Intern: PLC & Controls (Onsite)

UP CAP; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Corporate Gym Membership

Job summary

UP CAP in Idaho Falls is seeking an engineering intern to support the development of test systems, panel verification, and CAD-based design. You will contribute to quality control monitoring and learn hands-on PLC programming under experienced engineers.

The role focuses on wiring, instrumentation, and documentation within a safety-critical nuclear technology environment. Onsite work aligns with class schedules and you will gain exposure to controls engineering and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering or engineering technology degree.
• Willingness to work onsite at Idaho Falls during school terms.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and reading schematics.
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented.
• Background checks and site access requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Build small test systems and fixtures for QC monitoring and panel verification.
• Develop, modify, and test PLC control logic under guidance from senior engineers.
• Support electrical schematic and panel layout design using CAD tools.
• Assist with panel assembly, wiring, and point-to-point checkout.
• Document procedures, results, and changes following QA processes.
• Perform quality control checks on completed assemblies.
• Assist controls engineering with additional project tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Eager to learn

Reliable

Education

Engineering or engineering technology program (electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, computer, or related)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks

Job description

UP CAP in Idaho Falls is seeking an engineering intern to support the development of test systems, panel verification, and CAD-based design. You will contribute to quality control monitoring and learn hands-on PLC programming under experienced engineers.

The role focuses on wiring, instrumentation, and documentation within a safety-critical nuclear technology environment. Onsite work aligns with class schedules and you will gain exposure to controls engineering and CAD tools.