Post Graduate Engineering Intern

Nor-Cal Controls ES, Inc; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matched funds

Medical benefits (employee premiums)

Team events & activities

Job summary

Nor-Cal Controls ES, LLC. is hiring Engineering Interns to start their journey in automation. You will assist the engineering team with SCADA project tasks and help build HMI screens using Ignition or Cimplicity, under mentorship and a clear growth path.

Eligible candidates are pursuing an Engineering B.S. in Automation, Controls, Electrical, or related fields and may graduate in Fall 2026. The program is full-time with a training focus and a 90-day success path.

Qualifications

• Engineering B.S. in Automation/Controls/Electrical or related field, or incoming graduate in Fall 2026.
• Exposure to control systems engineering, PLC programming, or SCADA development.
• Strong interest in automation/controls for utility-scale renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SCADA project tasks of introductory scope.
• Assist building HMI screens (Ignition or Cimplicity) for SCADA projects.
• Support the engineering team and meet project milestones within the 90-day plan.
• Contribute to Nor-Cal's core values and team collaboration.

Skills

SCADA

PLC programming

Automation

Electrical Engineering

Education

B.S. in Automation/Controls/Electrical

Graduate soon (Fall 2026)

Tools

Ignition

Cimplicity

Job description

Are you ready to start your engineering career? Nor-Cal Controls provides controls solutions for utility-scale renewable energy power plants and we are looking for Engineering Interns to begin their engineering journey with us! This is a full-time* role that serves as a training program to develop entry-level candidates into automation engineers using a goal-specific growth path and dedicated mentorship. You will initially be responsible for assisting the engineering team with SCADA project-related tasks of introductory scope and complexity. This role reports to our offices in El Dorado Hills, CA.

*Full time is defined as M-F, 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week.

Why Join Us?

• A workplace culture that celebrates collaboration, teamwork, and inclusivity.
• 401(K) retirement savings with company matched funds.
• Gold-level medical benefits with employee-only premiums paid at 100%.
• We're a lot of fun! Company activities, social Fridays, and more!

What will a successful Engineering Intern I accomplish in the first 90 days?

• Assist building a full SCADA points list, IP list, and FAT/SAT document.
• Assist building Ignition or Cimplicity HMI screens for a SCADA Project.
• Achieve performance goals and be promoted to Engineering Intern II.
• Consistently meet Nor-Cal's Core Values.

Minimum required experience:

• Engineering B.S. degree (Automation, Controls, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar) experience OR soon to be engineering graduate (fall 2026).
• Practical or academic exposure to control systems engineering, PLC programming, and/or SCADA development.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in automation/controls engineering with utility-scale, renewable energy power generation.

From humble beginnings, Nor-Cal Controls ES, LLC.(located in El Dorado Hills, CA) has grown over the past 20 years to be the leading controls provider and systems integrator for renewable energies in the United States. Nor-Cal has led by adhering to our core values of Family, Dependability, Hard Work, Trust, and Knowledge. Our philosophy is simple: we take care of our clients by taking care of our employees. In addition to competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and flexible work options, we pride ourselves on having a healthy work environment that promotes diversity, collaboration, and professional growth.