Controls Engineer Intern - Summer 2026
Controls Engineer Intern - Summer 2026
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Job Description
POSITION: Controls Engineer Intern
DEPARTMENT: Operations
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY:
General Responsibilities:
The Controls Engineer Intern follows instructions related to the design tracking and installation of systems and/or service installed jobs. This may include ordering of materials entering of databases and programming creating and installing new software and performing troubleshooting function of assigned jobs. This position coordinates with the Controls Team Lead on all assigned projects.
Reports to: Controls Team Lead
Direct reports: None
Direction:
- Close supervision
- Coordinates with labor managers
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
40% Updates pertinent job-related information.
- Develops project information (e.g. system and cabinet layouts database submittal cut sheets etc.) using given software to meet sales intent of the project.
- Generates RFIs (Request for Information) during project.
- Incorporates information from project blueprints and specifications into submittal booklets.
- Prepares system overview of network layout.
- Prepares as-built record drawings and documents from data supplied by installation or operations personnel including graphical screenshots and printed programs.
- Stays current with new software and changes to existing software.
- Studies product manuals/brochures etc.
- Navigates through vendor websites to gather documentation (i.e. Infolink FPG etc.).
25% Assists with sales estimating on potential or current projects.
- Determines the time it will take to complete a task and is accountable to finishing projects on-time and under budget.
- Correlates labor and material pricing from sales team while meeting guidelines set by plans and specs.
- Determines the time it will take to complete a task and is accountable to finishing projects on-time and under budget.
- Determines when change orders are necessary and generates pricing for additional work.
25% Assists with installation of controls jobs and projects.
- Assists with startup certification and project turnover as required.
- Assists with installation of devices/controls on any project as required.
10% Provides customer service and technical assistance to build and maintain customer relationships.
- Develops relationships with customer end users and decisions makers.
- Presents a professional image of Building Controls and Services when speaking to customers.
- Acts as a technical resource to customers and other BCS staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- Working toward bachelors degree in mechanical electrical or architectural engineering.
- Technical training
Skills and Experience
- Minimum one year of experience in engineering systems and/or systems service preferred.
- Strong knowledge of automation systems HVAC and electrical concepts and operations.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Proficient in using the engineering workstation including full capacity of the AutoCAD drafting standards.
- Proficient in using current Windows Operating System for workstation and server applications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Mathematical abilities to add subtract multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and create and interpret graphs.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Ability to carry out instructions provided in written oral or diagram form.
- Ability to evaluate urgency of situation and prioritize tasks.
- Organized with an attention to detail.
Certificates Licenses Registrations
- Valid driver license
Other Requirements
- May require overtime evening or weekend work.
- Requires travel to and from job sites for start-up and commissioning.
- Requires occasional overnight stays.
Training and development:
- 40 hours continuing education annually.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
