Power Systems Controls Engineer - Internship

Eaton Corporation; Moon Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s Early Career Internship in Electrical Engineering Services and Systems offers hands-on experience in power distribution. You’ll join a global service team to design, implement, and test control solutions for critical infrastructure, under expert mentorship.

The internship emphasizes formal training, cross-functional exposure, and the opportunity to present outcomes to leaders. Expect up to 25% local travel and a structured development program.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s engineering program.
• Minimum GPA 2.8.
• Eligible to relocate within the United States.
• Valid driver's license.
• No immigration sponsorship (Eaton will not sponsor CPT/OPT/STEM OPT or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s).
• Write and deploy complex power transfer and other control schemes including Main-Tie-Main transfer schemes, load shedding/peak shaving schemes, breaker control schemes, SCADA system development, and generator control.
• Validate system contains proper controls, metering and monitoring per approved drawings in factory setting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Education

Engineering degree program

GPA 2.8

Tools

HMI software

PLC programming

Job description

Eaton Corporation’s Early Career Internship in Electrical Engineering Services and Systems offers hands-on experience in power distribution. You’ll join a global service team to design, implement, and test control solutions for critical infrastructure, under expert mentorship.

The internship emphasizes formal training, cross-functional exposure, and the opportunity to present outcomes to leaders. Expect up to 25% local travel and a structured development program.