Project Engineering Intern - Digital Grid Management - Summer 2027

Aspen Technology; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern cohort program

Job summary

AspenTech is seeking sharp engineering interns for a summer program at our Medina, Minnesota office. You will work on a project aligned with your team focus and present your results to senior leadership.

The cohort structure offers peer learning and networking with Digital Grid Management colleagues. Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS in a related engineering field and possess basic programming skills (C/C++, Python) with strong organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Knowledge of Linux or Windows operating systems is advantageous.
• Experience with C/C++ and Python is beneficial.
• Strong organization and leadership potential are desired.

Responsibilities

• Spend the summer on a project related to the focus of the designated team.
• Present final project to senior leadership at term end.
• Join a summer internship cohort and network with DGM employees.
• Contribute to technology-focused projects and learn about various engineering areas.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Excel

Operating systems (Linux/Windows)

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways - from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite helps electric and other utilities companies achieve superior real-time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks.

We are seeking sharp individuals looking for rewarding internship experience in Engineering to work at our office in Medina, Minnesota.

Your Impact

You will spend the summer working on a project related to the focus of your designated team. At the end of the term, you will present your final project to senior leadership to demonstrate what you learned and how you helped the team meet a related goal of the department. Your work matters - every project completed by interns has been thoughtfully crafted by the team to give students an opportunity to apply their learnings in a real-world work environment.

You will be assigned to a team and project; in addition, you will be one of many summer interns (cohort) which gives us a unique opportunity to further expand on your professional development while at AspenTech. Cohort members will have additional opportunities to share and learn from each other's internship experiences, network with AspenTech Digital Grid Management (DGM) employees and learn about different areas within the business.

Successful candidates will be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment, demonstrate initiative and make real contributions while gaining knowledge of various technologies and techniques in the field of engineering. Projects will be technology related (such as Data Analytics, creating automated test tools, software programming, etc.) and aid in the delivery of DGM's state-of-the-art control systems.

What You'll Need

• Working towards a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering or related field
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a challenging environment and drive innovative solutions with dedication and persistence
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Linux / Windows operating systems, C / C++, Python, or other programming languages is a plus

Hourly Internship Pay Rate:

$24.00 - $28.00

Work Authorization

AspenTech 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.