Engineering Intern Summer 2027

About Prime Controls

Established in 2004 Prime Controls L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor we offer comprehensive solutions supported by our size expertise and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000 employees Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

The Role

Spend your summer building real instrumentation & controls (I&C) systems alongside our engineering team. As an Engineering Intern youll support active projects across data center energy semiconductor and water/wastewater marketsand see how a Platinum Rockwell Automation partner takes a project from design through commissioning.

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.

What Youll Bring

• Currently pursuing a bachelors 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.

Preferred

• Exposure to AutoCAD EPLAN or PLC programming.
• Prior internship co-op or hands-on project experience.

Internship Details

• This is a full-time summer internship running approximately 810 weeks during Summer 2027 based at various Prime Controls locations.
• Interns work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful real-world projects and receive mentorship throughout the program.
• The internship is designed to build practical career-ready skills and to help interns explore career paths at Prime Controls.
• Strong performers may be considered for future internship terms or full-time opportunities.

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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