Systems Engineer Co-op - Spring 2027

RoviSys Building Technologies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Travel incentives

Per diem packages

Training & development

Job summary

RoviSys Building Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer Co-op in Charlotte, NC. You'll work with an experienced project team across instrumentation, electrical design, system configuration, and onsite startup while developing practical engineering solutions.

Qualified students must be enrolled in a technical bachelor's program, maintain a 3.0+ GPA, and be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. The role offers hands-on training and field exposure.

Qualifications

• Full-time student status pursuing a technical bachelor's degree.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Passionate about problem solving and developing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist instrumentation and electrical design tasks, compile submittals, and inspect control enclosures.
• Support system design, development, and commissioning using project hardware.
• Assist with onsite startup, software installation, testing, and documentation updates.
• Support customer demonstrations and acceptance testing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field (enrollment)

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

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.

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