Interactive Plant Environment Engineering Intern

Emerson Electric Co; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly housing allowance

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Emerson's Interactive Plant Environment team in Boulder, CO is seeking an Engineering Intern to support the integration of two sites via DeltaV distributed control systems and to gain hands-on experience with industrial processes.

You will configure remote connectivity, test communications, and document configurations while collaborating with engineering and marketing teams to align deliverables with customer needs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 0 years of related experience.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of the Boulder and Shakopee Interactive Plant Environments through DeltaV distributed control systems and remote connectivity between sites.
• Configure and test remote connectivity features within the DeltaV control system for reliable communication across distributed environments.
• Identify enhancements to the customer experience within the IPE, leveraging remote connectivity to expand reach of demonstrations.
• Collaborate with Boulder Marketing Coriolis team and engineering stakeholders to align deliverables with business goals and technical requirements.
• Gain hands-on exposure to Emerson technologies across measurement and control disciplines and understand their integration into simulated unit operations within the IPE.
• Document system configurations, connectivity architectures, and enhancement recommendations for ongoing IPE development.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Interactive Plant Environment Engineering Intern

Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Support the integration of the Boulder and Shakopee Interactive Plant Environments through DeltaV distributed control systems, leveraging the updated DeltaV software being implemented at the Boulder IPE to enable seamless remote connectivity between the two sites.
• Configure and test remote connectivity features within the DeltaV control system, ensuring reliable communication and control across geographically distributed plant environments.
• Identify and recommend enhancements to the customer experience within the IPE, particularly for customer tours and paid training courses, by leveraging remote connectivity capabilities to expand the reach and impact of Boulder's demonstration environment.
• Collaborate with the Boulder Marketing Coriolis team and engineering stakeholders to align project deliverables with business goals, customer engagement strategies, and technical requirements.
• Gain hands-on exposure to Emerson technologies across multiple measurement and control disciplines, including flow, pressure, temperature, analytical, and flame & gas systems, and understand how they are integrated into simulated unit operations within the IPE.
• Document system configurations, connectivity architectures, and enhancement recommendations to support ongoing IPE development and knowledge transfer within the team.

Who You Are:

• You are a hands-on problem solver who is energized by working with real equipment and control systems. You are curious and self-driven, eager to explore how industrial technologies work and how they can be connected in new and meaningful ways. You communicate clearly and collaborate well across teams, bringing a structured approach to technical challenges while remaining flexible as requirements evolve. You thrive in environments where your contributions have a tangible impact and where every day brings a new opportunity to learn.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Zero (0) years of related experience
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Basic understanding of industrial networking, OPC connectivity, or remote access technologies
• Coursework or project experience in process control, instrumentation, or automation systems
• Prior internship or research experience in a lab, manufacturing, or industrial environment

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives - because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including monthly housing allowance, paid holidays, employee choice hours, paid sick time, and paid volunteer time. You will also get hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well-established and structured internship program. There are also easy to access on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• At Emerson, our employees' passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings, and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The hourly pay for this role is $24-$28, commensurate with the year in school and experience each candidate brings to a role.

This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

Job Info

• Job Identification 26009479
• Job Function Intern/Co-op
• Posting Date 09/01/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time

7070 Winchester Circle, Boulder, CO, 80301, US