Systems Engineer Co-op - Summer 2027

RoviSys Building Technologies; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Travel incentives + per-diem

Training and certifications

Job summary

RoviSys Building Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer Co-op to support an experienced project team on instrumentation, control configuration, and system startup tasks. You will help create instrument lists from P&ID drawings, assemble development systems, and configure controls under supervision.

You will participate in design reviews, customer demonstrations, and documentation updates, while gaining hands-on experience with DDC/PLC/DCS programming and site commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Full-time student status.
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in a technical field related to engineering or systems.
• Passionate about problem solving and developing solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participate in customer design review meetings and develop system configurations.
• Assemble development system using project hardware and computers; configure HMI screens.
• Configure DDC/PLC/DCS control algorithms and draft system documentation.
• Assist with customer demonstrations, commissioning tests and training materials.
• Install project software on site systems; perform startup and calibration tasks.
• Assist with developing commissioning test plans and maintenance documentation.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without RoviSys sponsorship.

Skills

Strong academic achievement

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Technical Field

Full-time student status

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

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without RoviSys sponsorship

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

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