Automation Engineering Intern
About The Position
At Powell, we’re committed to enhancing lives by delivering reliable power distribution systems across diverse markets, from industrial to renewables. As a global leader, we prioritize our Core Values—Customer First, Respect for Employees, Continuous Improvement, and a “Can-Do” Attitude—to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions that power communities worldwide. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to solving real-world challenges and shaping the future of energy. Internship Overview Powell’s 10-week paid internship program offers college students hands-on experience, professional training, and the opportunity to make an impact through a meaningful project aligned with your field of study. As an Automation Engineering Intern, you’ll focus on standard designs while gaining valuable skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Project Focus Intern Project: Control Panel Design Standardization Expected Deliverables: Produce standard Panel Design templates that are aligned with HMI Standardization Implement required I/O for displaying on HMI Start-up drawing designs for Engineers to use Develop learning materials to inform new hires (Intro, FAQs, show and tell, I/O introduction, Communications introduction, common design issues to avoid, impacts from design variations, etc.) Produce standard work procedure to inform new hires during Onboarding How does this project benefit Powell or your functional area? Currently, there are no work instructions or Onboarding materials within the Engineering team that current and new employees can reference and follow. As we prepare towards ISO certification, this will help the team improve processes and Onboarding.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Rising Junior or Senior continuing studies in Fall 2027.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and strong academic standing.
- Team player with strong communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter with a dependable, can-do attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with automation software.
Responsibilities
- Produce standard Panel Design templates that are aligned with HMI Standardization
- Implement required I/O for displaying on HMI
- Start-up drawing designs for Engineers to use
- Develop learning materials to inform new hires (Intro, FAQs, show and tell, I/O introduction, Communications introduction, common design issues to avoid, impacts from design variations, etc.)
- Produce standard work procedure to inform new hires during Onboarding
Benefits
- Competitive pay for a 10-week summer internship.
- Exposure to a collaborative team environment and meaningful projects.
- Opportunities to interact with Powell’s leadership team.
- Fun social events and community involvement activities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
