Summer Engineering Intern - Automation & Controls

Prime Controls; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Controls is seeking an Engineering Intern to work on real instrumentation and electrical design tasks across data center, energy, semiconductor, and water/wastewater markets. You will support engineers, interact with a project team, and gain exposure from design through commissioning.

The role offers hands-on practice, mentorship, and the chance to explore career paths at Prime Controls. This is a full-time, summer program running 8–10 weeks across multiple locations in 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or a related engineering discipline.
• Rising junior or senior standing preferred; in good academic standing.
• Coursework or familiarity with controls, circuits, or automation concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills and a willingness to learn in both office and field settings.
• Available to work full-time for the duration of the summer program; travel to project locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support design engineers in developing instrumentation and electrical design deliverables, including drawings, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Assist with PLC, HMI, and SCADA configuration and testing under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in systems and application engineering tasks, including factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Help compile submittals, technical documentation, and as-built records.
• Research components and support procurement and bill-of-material (BOM) activities.
• Attend project meetings and site walkdowns to understand end-to-end project execution.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or related engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

PLC programming

Job description

Prime Controls is seeking an Engineering Intern to work on real instrumentation and electrical design tasks across data center, energy, semiconductor, and water/wastewater markets. You will support engineers, interact with a project team, and gain exposure from design through commissioning.

The role offers hands-on practice, mentorship, and the chance to explore career paths at Prime Controls. This is a full-time, summer program running 8–10 weeks across multiple locations in 2027.