Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Prime Controls; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Controls is seeking an Engineering Intern to support the engineering team with instrumentation and electrical system deliverables across data center, energy, semiconductor, and water/wastewater markets. You will work closely with senior engineers from design through commissioning on real projects.

The role requires pursuing an engineering degree, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a willingness to learn in both office and field settings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or related engineering.
• Rising junior or senior in good academic standing.
• Coursework in controls, circuits, or automation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Available to work full-time for the summer.

Responsibilities

• Support design engineers with instrumentation and electrical design deliverables.
• Assist with PLC, HMI, and SCADA configuration and testing.
• Participate in FAT and systems engineering tasks.
• Help compile submittals, docs, and BOMs.
• Attend meetings and site walkdowns to learn end-to-end execution.

Skills

Engineering student

Problem-solving & communication

Willingness to learn

Travel to project sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

PLC programming

Job description

About Prime Controls

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

About Prime

About Prime Controls

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Overview

The Role

Spend your summer building real instrumentation & controls (I&C) systems alongside our engineering team. As an Engineering Intern, you’ll support active projects across data center, energy, semiconductor, and water/wastewater markets—and see how a Platinum Rockwell Automation partner takes a project from design through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Support design engineers in developing instrumentation and electrical design deliverables, including drawings, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Assist with PLC, HMI, and SCADA configuration and testing under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in systems and application engineering tasks, including factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Help compile submittals, technical documentation, and as-built records.
• Research components and support procurement and bill-of-material (BOM) activities.
• Attend project meetings and site walkdowns to understand end-to-end project execution.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or a related engineering discipline.
• Rising junior or senior standing preferred; in good academic standing.
• Coursework or familiarity with controls, circuits, or automation concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills and a willingness to learn in both office and field settings.
• Available to work full-time for the duration of the summer program; travel to project locations may be required.

Preferred

• Exposure to AutoCAD, EPLAN, or PLC programming.
• Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience.

Internship Details

• This is a full-time summer internship running approximately 8–10 weeks during Summer 2027, based at various Prime Controls locations.
• Interns work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful, real-world projects and receive mentorship throughout the program.
• The internship is designed to build practical, career-ready skills and to help interns explore career paths at Prime Controls.
• Strong performers may be considered for future internship terms or full-time opportunities.

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This role is performed in a combination of office and active project-site environments. When on site, the intern may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moderate to loud noise, and typical construction hazards, and must follow all site safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. The role may require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, as well as standing, walking, and climbing stairs or ladders. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer. As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.