Systems Engineer Co-op - Fall 2026

RoviSys Company

Manassas (VA)

On-site

USD 27,276 - 38,848

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Travel incentives and per-diem packages

Ongoing training and certifications

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Virginia seeks Systems Engineer Co-ops to support project teams with design, configuration, and system startup tasks. Ideal candidates are full-time students enrolled in engineering or related fields, maintaining a GPA of 3.0+. The position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional growth with travel perks.

Qualifications

Full-time student status with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Passionate about problem solving and developing solutions.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating instrument lists from P&ID drawings.
Participate in design review meetings and configure interfaces.
Support onsite system startup and installation checks.
Perform calibration and assist in functional testing.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical design understanding

Teamwork and collaboration

Strong academic performance

Education

Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in Engineering or a related Technical Field

Job description

Overview

Systems Engineer Co-ops will be assigned to work with an experienced project team. Individual responsibilities will be designated by the lead engineer based on the specific requirements of each project and the individual’s capabilities.

Responsibilities

Following is a chronological overview of a typical project and the tasks with which and intern or part time engineer may assist. Percentages represent the tasks relative effort but will vary from project to project.

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
Compile submittal and procurement documentation for controls and instrument hardware
Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
Inspect completed control enclosures

System Design and Configuration

Participate in customer design review meetings
Assemble development system using project hardware and computers
Configure user interface and HMI screens
Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
Draft system documentation from templates
Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup

Works in a supervised role and/or with a team at a customer site
Install project software and configuration onto site systems
Participate in point-to-point loop checks
Perform instrumentation and software calibration and tuning
Participate in functional tests of all systems
Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
Program field modifications as required
Assist with developing commissioning test plans and documentation updates/redlines
Assist with developing training documentation/presentation on operations and maintenance of system

Qualifications

Full-time student status
Strong academic achievement, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above
Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in a Technical Field, related to Engineering or Systems
Passionate about problem solving and developing solutions
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without RoviSys sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Competitive Hourly Rate: $24/hr
Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support

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