Controls/Automation Engineer Co-op Fall 2023 - Cincinnati, OH
Our MEPC consulting firm is hiring controls/automation engineering summer co-ops for design and analysis projects in industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities.
Co-ops enter an in-house training and mentoring program called the “Engineer Development Program” (EDP). The EDP program structure covers technical skills and aspects of the consulting business.
Qualifications:
- Completed first two years toward a degree
- Completed at least 2 co-op rotations working in industrial control systems or integration
- Experience in industrial controls drawings and diagrams (AutoCAD or equal) and writing programming for PLC/HMI preferred (Rockwell, Ignition, Wonderware, Siemens)
- Possess strong computer skills
- Excellent critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and research design issues with available resources
- Curiosity to learn and grow
Responsibilities:
Co-ops will work with project engineers or designers as part of project specific teams. Team size varies depending on project size and complexity. Co-ops learn and conduct facets of the design process including:
- Assist project engineers with specific design tasks
- Assist in concept development, design, and analysis for projects
- Develop panel drawing sets
- Develop PLC and HMI/SCADA code and graphics for systems and operator interfacing, trending, and dashboarding
- Visit project sites to determine existing conditions and perform field related engineering services
- Make preliminary equipment selections using manufacturers' information
- Make preliminary instrumentation selections using manufacturers’ information and generation of data sheets
- Prepare designs and details using 2D and 3D AutoCAD/Revit
- Review technical specifications
- Learn applicable electrical codes and construction methods/administration
- Research and learn quality control procedures
- Attend project meetings
Supervision:
Co-ops report to a Controls Department Head for training, feedback, evaluation, and schedule management.