Spring 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern - Idaho Falls, ID

UP CAP; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Corporate Gym Membership

Job summary

UP CAP in Idaho Falls is seeking an engineering intern to support the development of test systems, panel verification, and CAD-based design. You will contribute to quality control monitoring and learn hands-on PLC programming under experienced engineers.

The role focuses on wiring, instrumentation, and documentation within a safety-critical nuclear technology environment. Onsite work aligns with class schedules and you will gain exposure to controls engineering and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering or engineering technology degree.
• Willingness to work onsite at Idaho Falls during school terms.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and reading schematics.
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented.
• Background checks and site access requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Build small test systems and fixtures for QC monitoring and panel verification.
• Develop, modify, and test PLC control logic under guidance from senior engineers.
• Support electrical schematic and panel layout design using CAD tools.
• Assist with panel assembly, wiring, and point-to-point checkout.
• Document procedures, results, and changes following QA processes.
• Perform quality control checks on completed assemblies.
• Assist controls engineering with additional project tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Eager to learn

Reliable

Education

Engineering or engineering technology program (electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, computer, or related)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Build small test systems and fixtures for quality control monitoring and panel verification
• Assist with PLC programming by developing, modifying, and testing control logic under senior engineers' guidance
• Support electrical schematic and panel layout design using CAD tools
• Help with panel assembly, wiring, and point-to-point checkout
• Document test procedures, results, and as-built changes following quality processes
• Perform quality control checks on completed assemblies
• Support the controls engineering team with other tasks as projects require

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an engineering or engineering technology program (electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, computer, or related)
• Able to work onsite during the school year with a schedule flexible around classes
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and reading schematics
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined, process-oriented mindset
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and eager to learn
• Must meet site access, safety, and background requirements for working at a nuclear technology facility
• Based in the United States and willing to work onsite in Idaho Falls, ID

Preferred qualifications include:

• Exposure to PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, or similar)
• Familiarity with CAD or schematic design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or SolidWorks
• Coursework or projects involving automation, controls, instrumentation, or embedded systems
• Comfort using basic hand tools and electrical test equipment like multimeters
• Interest in nuclear energy, power systems, or safety-critical control systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on technical experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership